Astaxanthin

• Catalog Number: orb1304500
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Astaxanthin
• Purity: 99.79%
• MW: 596.84
• Biological Activity: Astaxanthin (trans-Astaxanthin) is a keto-carotenoid in the terpenes class of chemical compounds. It is classified as a xanthophyll but it is a carotenoid with no vitamin A activity. It is present in most red-colored aquatic organisms. Astaxanthin has shown to mediate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It may be found in fish feed or some animal food as a color additive.
• CAS Number: [472-61-7]
• 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
• Storage: -20°C
• Note: For research use only