Fucoxanthin

SKU: orb1299672

Description

Fucoxanthin is a natural carotenoid pigment found in brown algae, responsible for its characteristic color. It is widely studied in vitro and in vivo for its potential anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anticancer activities, making it a compound of interest in nutritional and pharmacological research.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 3351-86-8
• MW: 658.91
• Purity: 99.39% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄₂H₅₈O₆
• SMILES: CC(=O)O[C@H]1CC(C)(C)C(=C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(/C)C(=O)C[C@@]23O[C@]2(C)C[C@@H](O)CC3(C)C)[C@](C)(O)C1
• Target: Others
• Solubility: H2O:Insoluble;DMSO:140 mg/mL (212.47 mM)

Bioactivity

• Target IC50:
  D3 receptor:16.87 ± 3.41 μM (EC50)|MAO-B (human):211.12 ± 1.17 μM|MAO-A (human):197.41 ± 2.20 μM|BChE:1.97 mM|AChE:81.2 μM

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

all-trans-Fucoxanthin, Inhibitor, Fucoxanthin, inhibit

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5281239