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Pack Size | Price | Availability | Quantity |
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1 mg | $44 | In Stock | |
2 mg | $63 | In Stock | |
5 mg | $97 | In Stock | |
10 mg | $157 | In Stock | |
25 mg | $285 | In Stock | |
50 mg | $477 | In Stock | |
100 mg | $686 | In Stock | |
500 mg | $1,480 | In Stock |
Description | 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. |
In vitro | Canthaxanthin enrichment of LDL has the potential to protect cholesterol from oxidation. It possesses free radical scavenging and antioxidant properties (e.g., the induction of catalase and superoxide dismutase), along with immunomodulatory activity (e.g., enhancing the proliferation and function of immune-competent cells) and a critical role in gap junction communication (e.g., induction of the transmembrane protein connexin 43). |
Alias | all-trans-Canthaxanthin, E 161g |
Molecular Weight | 564.84 |
Formula | C40H52O2 |
Cas No. | 514-78-3 |
Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Solubility Information | DMSO: 25 mg/mL (44.26 mM) ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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