Astaxanthin
Request a quote| Catalog Number | ACM472617-1 |
| CAS | 472-61-7 |
| Description | Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that belongs to the family of xanthophylls, found naturally in a variety of organisms including microalgae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, and crustaceans. It is a reddish pigment that provides color to a variety of marine animals, and is often referred to as the ""king of carotenoids"" due to its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Astaxanthin is known to be a potent antioxidant, meaning that it can neutralize harmful free radicals in the body that can cause cell damage and oxidative stress. It is also used in some cosmetic and skincare products due to its potential skin health benefits. |
| IUPAC Name | (6S)-6-Hydroxy-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| Synonyms | Nanoactive astaxanthin |
| Molecular Weight | 596.85 |
| Molecular Formula | C40H52O4 |
| Canonical SMILES | CC1=C(C(CC(C1=O)O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(C(=O)C(CC2(C)C)O)C)C)C |
| Inchi | InChI=1S/C40H52O4/c1-27(17-13-19-29(3)21-23-33-31(5)37(43)35(41)25-39(33,7)8)15-11-12-16-28(2)18-14-20-30(4)22-24-34-32(6)38(44)36(42)26-40(34,9)10/h11-24,35-36,41-42H,25-26H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,27-15+,28-16+,29-19+,30-20+/t35-,36-/m0/s1 |
| InChIKey | MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N |
| Boiling Point | 568.55 °C |
| Melting Point | 215-216 °C |
| Flash Point | 435.8 °C |
| Purity | 95% |
| Density | 0.9980 g/cm³ |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Storage | -20 °C |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Refractive Index | 1.4760 |
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