Astaxanthin monopalmitate

SKU: orb3135353

Description

Astaxanthin monopalmitate (Astaxanthin palmitate) is an esterified form of astaxanthin, a type of carotenoid. Upon degradation, Astaxanthin monopalmitate yields a mixture of free and palmitate apo-astaxanthins. Carotenoids possess significant biological activity and may play roles in regulating cell differentiation, growth control, photoprotection, membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision, and nutrition.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 123159-02-4
• MW: 835.25
• Formula: C₅₆H₈₂O₅
• SMILES: O(C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)[C@@H]1C(=O)C(C)=C(/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=2C(C)(C)C[C@H](O)C(=O)C2C)\C)\C)/C)/C)C(C)(C)C1
• Target: Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

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