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Astaxanthin

Catalog No. T3138 CAS 472-61-7

Synonyms: β-Carotene-4,4'-dione, Ovoester, AstaXin, AstaREAL, trans-Astaxanthin

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.

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Astaxanthin, CAS 472-61-7

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Purity: 99.79%

Purity: 97.15%

Purity: 95.17%

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Synonyms	β-Carotene-4,4'-dione, Ovoester, AstaXin, AstaREAL, trans-Astaxanthin
Molecular Weight	596.84
Formula	C40H52O4
CAS No.	472-61-7

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Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year

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DMSO: 5.97 mg/mL (10 mM)

DMF: 1 mg/mL (1.68 mM), Sonification is recommended.

References and Literature

1. Zhang J, et al. J Cell Mol Med. 2015 Sep;19(9):2215-31.

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