beta Carotene FDA Link

A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. Beta carotene is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA, ERYTHROPOIETIC).

Also Known As:

Betacarotene; Carotene, beta; BellaCarotin; Carotaben; Max-Caro; Provatene; Solatene; Vetoron; beta-Carotene; Max Caro; MaxCaro

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Carotenoids: 4095
      - beta Carotene: 2539
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 4
        Carotenoids: 4095
        beta Carotene: 2539
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyenes: 164
        Carotenoids: 4095
        beta Carotene: 2539
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4095
    - beta Carotene: 2539

(3R,5'R)- 3- hydroxy- beta,kappa- caroten- 6'- one

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results