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Canthaxanthin
Product Details
Category
Color Fixative
Molecular Formula
C40H52O2
CAS Number
514-78-3
Synonyms
4,4'-DIKETO-BETA-CAROTENE;4',4-DIOXO-B-CAROTENE;CANTHAXANTHIN,POWDER;2,4,4-trimethyl-3-[(1E,3Z,5E,7Z,9E,11Z,13E,15Z,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxo-1-cyclohexenyl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one;Cantaxanthine;FOOD ORANGE 8;E 161 G;BETA,BETA-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE
Purity
0.99
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly)
Storage
-20°C
Application
Canthaxanthin is a synthetic red colorant that is the carotenoid of most intense red color. it is available in oil-soluble, oil-dispersible, and water-dispersible forms. it has fair ph, heat, light, and chemical stability with a low tinctorial strength. unlike the carotenoids beta- carotene and beta-apo-8-carotenal, it does not possess vitamin a activity. maximum usage level is 66 ppm. uses include carbonated soft drinks, salad dressing, and spaghetti sauce.
Boiling Point
717.0±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Melting Point
217～218℃
Density
1.003±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Product Description
Canthaxanthin (red diketocarotenoid or 4, 4′-diketo-β-carotene), is a common xanthophyll found naturally in microorganisms and marine organisms, as well as in certain animals. It acts as an antioxidant in living organisms. The potential antioxidant activity of canthaxanthin is due to the presence of conjugated double bonds in its structure. It finds applications in various fields including poultry, fishery, cosmetics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. In food industries, canthaxanthin can be used as a coloring agent.
EC Number
208-187-2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
564.85
Physical State
Neat
MDL number
MFCD00016364
InChI Key
FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N
InChI
1S/C40H52O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-35-33(5)37(41)25-27-39(35,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-36-34(6)38(42)26-28-40(36,9)10/h11-24H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+
WGK Germany
nwg
RTECS
FI0330000
Color
Very Dark Red to Black
BRN
1898520
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