8'-Apo-Beta-Carotenal

AKA: Apocarotenal, 1107-26-2, Beta-apo-8'-carotenal, C.I. Food Orange 6, Beta-apo-Carotenal, Beta-Apocarotenal, C Orange 16, Food orange 6, 8'Apo-beta, Psi-carotenal
Synthetic
Colorant
Clean
8'-apo-beta,psi-caroten-8'-al is an apo carotenoid triterpenoid compound arising from oxidative degradation of the beta,beta-carotene skeleton at the 8'-position. It is an apo carotenoid triterpenoid and an enal.
Formula
C30H40O
Mol. Weight
416.60
Functions
Cosmetic Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
This entry appears incomplete or is an abbreviation; cannot provide accurate historical information without the full ingredient name.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR