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Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found mostly in animal organisms, but also occurring in plants. It is thought to be the precursor of astacin. It is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant. It has broad application prospects in health products, medicine, cosmetics, food additives and aquaculture. Uses: Ingredient of health care products. Synonyms: Ovoester; Astaxanthine; (3S,3'S)-Astaxanthin; All-trans-Astaxanthin; 3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione; 3,3'-Dhydroxy-4,4'-diketo-β-carotene; trans-Astaxanthin; (3S,3'S)-all-trans-Astaxanthin; (6S,6'S)-3,3'-((1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(6-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-enone). Grades: ≥97%. CAS No. 472-61-7. Molecular formula: C40H52O4. Mole weight: 596.84.
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin. 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,3S)-3,3-Dihydroxy-.beta.. beta.-carotene-4,4-dione;HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS. CAS No. 472-61-7. Pack Sizes: 1 kg. Product ID: CDF4-0145. Molecular formula: C40H52O4. Category: Nutrients. Product Keywords: Food Ingredients; Nutrients; Astaxanthin; CDF4-0145; 472-61-7; C40H52O4; 207-451-4; 472-61-7. Purity: 0.99. Color: pink to very dark purple. EC Number: 207-451-4. Physical State: Powder. 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.
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