11775
Canthaxanthin
≥95.0% (HPLC), powder or crystals
Synonym(s):
Canthaxanthin (trans), β-Carotin-4,4′-dione, E 161g
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H52O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
564.84
NACRES:
NA.32
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
EC Number:
208-187-2
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1898520
Product Name
Canthaxanthin, ≥95.0% (HPLC)
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
assay
≥95.0% (HPLC)
form
powder or crystals
color
light red to dark brown
λ
in hexane (with 2% dichloromethane)
UV absorption
λ: 465 nm±5 nm Amax
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C(=O)CCC1(C)C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C2=C(C)C(=O)CCC2(C)C
InChI
1S/C40H52O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-35-33(5)37(41)25-27-39(35,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-36-34(6)38(42)26-28-40(36,9)10/h11-24H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+
InChI key
FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N
General description
Canthaxanthin (red diketocarotenoid or 4, 4′-diketo-β-carotene), is a common xanthophyll found naturally in microorganisms and marine organisms, as well as in certain animals. It acts as an antioxidant in living organisms. The potential antioxidant activity of canthaxanthin is due to the presence of conjugated double bonds in its structure. It finds applications in various fields including poultry, fishery, cosmetics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. In food industries, canthaxanthin can be used as a coloring agent.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
nwg
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Canthaxanthin and excess vitamin A alter α -tocopherol, carotenoid and iron status in adult rats
Blakely SR, et al.
The Journal of Nutrition, 121(10), 1649-1655 (1991)
Canthaxanthin
Gupta AK, et al.
International Journal of Dermatology, 24(1), 528-532 (1985)
Astaxanthin and canthaxanthin are potent antioxidants in a membrane model
Palozza P and Krinsky NI
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 297(2), 291-295 (1992)
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 276200-25G | 04061826185452 |
| 276200-100G | 04061838348371 |
| 276200-5G | 04061826185469 |
| 11775-1MG | 04061826687550 |