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Astaxanthin
Product Details
Category
Nutrients
Molecular Formula
C40H52O4
CAS Number
472-61-7
Synonyms
3,3'-DIHYDROXY-B,B-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE;3,3-DIHYDROXY-B,B-CAROTENE-4,4-DIONE;3,3'-DIHYDROXY-BETA,BETA-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE;ASTAXANTHIN;AXN;Astazine 5%;(3S,3’S)-3,3’-Dihydroxy-.beta.,.beta.-carotene-4,4’-dione;HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS
Purity
0.99
Solubility
DMSO: soluble1mg/mL (warmed)
Storage
-20°C
Boiling Point
568.55°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
215-216 °C
Density
0.9980 (rough estimate)
Product Description
all-trans-Astaxanthin is a ketocarotenoid, most commonly identified in marine and aquatic animals, including krill, wild salmon, rainbow trout, microalgae, shells of lobster, shrimp, seafood products, etc. It is biologically known as a vitamin A precursor, and exhibits strong antioxidant property, much higher compared to vitamin E and β-carotene. Its role in food and the medicinal industry is also well-defined.
EC Number
207-451-4
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
596.85
Physical State
Powder
Refractive Index
1.4760 (estimate)
InChI Key
MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-SODZLZBXSA-N
Stability
Light Sensitive
Hazard Codes
Xn
Safety Statements
24/25-36-26
WGK Germany
3
HS Code
29339990
Color
pink to very dark purple
Risk Statements
20/21/22-36/37/38
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