Canthaxanthin

• Catalog Number: orb1301431
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Canthaxanthin
• CAS Number: 514-78-3
• Purity: 97.20%
• MW: 564.84
• SMILES: CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)C(=O)CCC1(C)C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)C(=O)CCC1(C)C
• Formula: C₄₀H₅₂O₂
• Biological Activity: Canthaxanthin (E 161g) is a red-orange carotenoid that belongs to the xanthophyll group. This naturally occurring pigment is present in bacteria, algae and some fungi.
• Storage: -20°C
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.