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9-cis-Astaxanthin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(3S,3′S, 9-cis)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H52O4
CAS Number:
113085-04-4
Molecular Weight:
596.84
MDL number:
MFCD28987361
NACRES:
NA.24
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

100

assay

≥90.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

impurities

≤10% all-trans-Astaxanthin (HPLC)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

−70°C

General description

9-cis-Astaxanthin is an isomer of astaxanthin (3,3 -dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4 -dione), belonging to the xanthophyll family of oxygenated derivatives of carotenoids.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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