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CAS RN: 472-61-7 | Product Number: A2616
Astaxanthin
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Purity: >95.0%(HPLC)
Synonyms:
- All-trans-astaxanthin
- (3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione
- (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-en-1-one)
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Belgium | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500MG |
€80.00
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*Stock available in Belgium will be delivered in 1 to 3 days
*Stock available in Japan will be delivered in 1 to 2 weeks (excludes regulated items and dry ice shipments).
| Product Number | A2616 |
| Purity / Analysis Method | >95.0%(HPLC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__4__0H__5__2O__4 = 596.85 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature | Frozen (<0°C) |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Light Sensitive,Air Sensitive,Heat Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 472-61-7 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 1917937 |
| Merck Index (14) | 855 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00672621 |
Specifications
| Appearance | Red to Dark red to Dark purple powder to crystal |
| Purity(HPLC) | min. 95.0 area% |
| Melting point | 218.0 to 222.0 °C |
| Lambda max. | 489.0 to 495.0 nm |
| Absorbance(E1%1cm) | min. 1500 (DMSO, 489.0 to 495.0) |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 220 °C |
| Maximum Absorption Wavelength | 478(EtOH) nm |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
GHS
| Hazard Statements | H413 : May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. |
Related Laws:
| EC Number | 207-451-4 |
| RTECS# | CJ1310000 |
Transport Information:
| HS Number | 2914409090 |
Application
Astaxanthin: A Naturally Occurring Orange-Red Pigment with Potent Biological Activities
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid found in a wide variety of living organisms including microalgae, yeast, salmon, trout, crayfish and crustaceans. Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring orange-red pigment and a potent antioxidant. Astaxanthin has been reported to have potent biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anticancer activities. (The product is for research purpose only.)
References
- Astaxanthin: sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications – a review
- Astaxanthin: a review of its chemistry and applications
- Astaxanthin, a Carotenoid with Potential in Human Health and Nutrition (a review)
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