Astaxanthin

SKU: orb1304500

Description

Astaxanthin is a red xanthophyll carotenoid found in aquatic organisms, lacking vitamin A activity but known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is widely used in research to study oxidative stress and inflammation in both cellular (in vitro) and animal (in vivo) models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology, Signal Transduction, Stem Cell & Developmental Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 472-61-7
• MW: 596.84
• Purity: 99.79% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄₀H₅₂O₄
• SMILES: C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)C(=O)[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C(=O)[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C
• Target: PPAR,ROS,Reactive Oxygen Species,STAT,NF-κB,Apoptosis
• Solubility: DMSO:5.97 mg/mL (10 mM);DMF:1 mg/mL (1.68 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight,store under nitrogen | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

b-Carotene-4,4'-dione, ARPE-19, AstaREAL, Astaxanthin, DU145, beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione, Ovoester, β-Carotene-4,4'-dione, trans-Astaxanthin, STAT3, PPAR, PPARγ, Reactive Oxygen Species, ReactiveOxygenSpecies

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5281224