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CAS RN: 472-61-7 | Product Number: A2616
Astaxanthin

Purity: >95.0%(HPLC)
- 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)
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500MG |
$81.00
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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 |
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 |
Melting Point | 220 °C |
Maximum Absorption Wavelength | 478(EtOH) nm |
Solubility in water | Insoluble |
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. |
RTECS# | CJ1310000 |
HS Number | 2914.40.9000 |
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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