Chemical identity
Betacarotene EP Impurity B (Free Base)
CAS 472-93-5 · C40H56
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-08058 |
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| PubChem CID | 5280791 |
| Name | Betacarotene EP Impurity B (Free Base) |
| CAS RN | 472-93-5 |
| Molecular formula | C40H56 |
| Molecular weight | 536.87 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 1-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E,19E)-3,7,12,16,20,24-hexamethylpentacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,23-undecaen-1-yl]-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene |
| InChIKey | HRQKOYFGHJYEFS-BXOLYSJBSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

The parsed structure contains 1 ring, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(CC/C=C(C)/C)\C)C)=C(C)CCC1 |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C40H56 |
| Molecular weight from structure | 536.87 g/mol |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 472-93-5 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
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| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 472-93-5 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Betacarotene
View API and impurity familyOther names
- 2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E,19E)-3,7,12,16,20,24-hexamethylpentacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,23-undecaenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-cyclohexene
- (all-E)-2-(3,7,12,16,20,24-Hexamethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,23-pentacosaundecaenyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexene
- all-trans-γ-Carotene
- Gamma-Carotene
- Beta,psi-Carotene
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 5280791
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
