Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Apocarotenal or trans-β-apo-8′-carotenal is a carotenoid found in spinach and citrus fruits. Like other carotenoids apocarotenal plays a role as a precursor of vitamin A even though it has 50% less pro-vitamin A activity than β-carotene. The empirical chemical formula for apocarotenal is C30H40O. Apocarotenal has an orange to orange-red colour and is used in foods pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
