Paprika extract

Name: Paprika extract
Brand: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
SKU: 1529

CAS 465-42-9C40H56O3MW 584.9

Paprika extract (CAS 465-42-9) — formula C40H56O3, molecular weight 584.9.

Product Description

Paprika extract (CAS 465-42-9) is classified under Food Additives, with molecular formula C40H56O3 and molecular weight 584.9, and serves as a key raw material in the food and beverage industry — commonly applied as a food additive, nutritional supplement, or processing aid where regulatory-grade purity is required. Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies Paprika extract at commercial scale with stable lot-to-lot quality, accompanied by COA and full specification documentation. Typical categorization: Food Additives.

Product Overview

CAS Number	465-42-9
Molecular Formula	C40H56O3
Molecular Weight	584.9
Melting Point	176 °C
LogP	10.6
Applications	Cosmetic colorant, Used as an orange food color, E 160(c)

Applications

Documented applications: Cosmetic colorant, Used as an orange food color, E 160(c).

Technical Profile

What this product is

Paprika extract is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 465-42-9 and molecular formula C40H56O3 (molecular weight 584.9).

Identification

CAS number: 465-42-9

Its molecular formula C40H56O3 comprises 40 C, 56 H, 3 O atoms.

Also known as: Paprika extract · capsanthin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Paprika extract?

The CAS registry number of Paprika extract is 465-42-9.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Paprika extract?

Molecular formula C40H56O3, molecular weight 584.9.

What other names is Paprika extract known by?

It is also registered under: Paprika extract, capsanthin.

What are the documented applications of Paprika extract?

Recorded applications: Cosmetic colorant, Used as an orange food color, E 160(c).

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Paprika extract (CAS 465-42-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number	465-42-9
PubChem CID	5281228
Molecular formula	C40H56O3
IUPAC name	(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-19-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-1-[(1R,4S)-4-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl]-4,8,13,17-tetramethylnonadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonaen-1-one
UNII (FDA)	420NY1J57N

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight	584.9
XLogP3	10.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	11
Exact Mass	584.42294564
Monoisotopic Mass	584.42294564
Topological Polar Surface Area	57.5
Heavy Atom Count	43

Physicochemical values on record

Melting Point	176 °C

Documented uses on record

Synonyms and trade names

Capsanthin; 465-42-9; all-trans-capsanthin; Capsanthin/capsorubin; (3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,kappa-caroten-6'-one; DTXSID10905012; 420NY1J57N; beta,kappa-Caroten-6'one, 3,3'dihydroxy-; CHEBI:3375; RefChem:31613; DTXCID401334125; 207-364-1; MFCD31726206; 3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,kappa-caroten-6'one; all trans Capsanthin; EINECS 207-364-1

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic colorant
GHS notification summary	100% (11 / 11)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (11 / 11)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (11 of 11) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 11 of 11 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Paprika extract · CAS 465-42-9 · C40H56O3. UNII 420NY1J57N. Melting Point: 176 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.