Description

Food Orange 7 (Ethyl 8′-apo-beta-caroten-8′-oate) is a high-purity synthetic carotenoid ester widely used as a food additive and colorant. With the molecular formula C₃₂H₄₄O₂, this compound exhibits a vibrant orange hue, making it ideal for enhancing the visual appeal of food products, beverages, and dietary supplements. Its chemical structure, (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-Ethyl 2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenoate, ensures excellent stability and compatibility with various formulations. Food Orange 7 is compliant with international food safety regulations (EINECS 214-173-7, CI 40825) and is available in powdered or liquid forms for ease of integration into industrial processes. Suitable for research and commercial applications requiring precise coloration and quality control.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1109-11-1
• Complexity: 966
• IUPAC Name: ethyl (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C32H44O2/c1-9-34-31(33)29(6)20-13-19-26(3)16-11-10-15-25(2)17-12-18-27(4)22-23-30-28(5)21-14-24-32(30,7)8/h10-13,15-20,22-23H,9,14,21,24H2,1-8H3/b11-10+,17-12+,19-13+,23-22+,25-15+,26-16+,27-18+,29-20+
• InChI Key: GIRXTOSJOKKBHO-BQTUIHPCSA-N
• Exact Mass: 460.334130642
• Molecular Formula: C32H44O2
• Molecular Weight: 460.7
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C)/C)/C
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 460.334130642
• Synonyms: Food orange 7, 1109-11-1, Ethyl 8′-apo-beta-caroten-8′-oate, Ethyl 8′-apo-caroten-8′-oate, ethyl (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenoate, 8′-Apo-beta, psi-carotenoid acid, ethyl ester, ETHYL BETA-APO-8/’-CAROTENOATE (TRANS), (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-Ethyl 2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenoate, beta-Apo-8′-carotenoic acid, ethyl ester, ETHYL BETA-APO-8′-CAROTENOATE (TRANS), EINECS 214-173-7, CI 40825, Ethyl 8′-apo-beta, psi-carotenoate, starbld0001505, SCHEMBL10429279, GIRXTOSJOKKBHO-BQTUIHPCSA-N, DTXSID901015586, Ethyl 8′-apo-b-caroten-8′-oate, HY-D0313, FE57773, CS-0010253, NS00013497, Q423869

Food Orange 7 is primarily used as a natural-origin colorant in the food and beverage industry, providing an appealing orange shade to products like juices, confectionery, and baked goods. It is also employed in dietary supplements to enhance visual identity without altering flavor. Researchers utilize this compound in studies involving carotenoid metabolism and photostability due to its well-defined structure. Its stability under varying pH and temperature conditions makes it suitable for both aqueous and lipid-based formulations.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 104 of 105 companies (only 1% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Not Classified

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