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Astaxanthin

Cayman Chemical Item Number 70685

Carophyll Pink; Lucantin Pink; NatuRose; Ovoester; AstaREAL; AstaXin; BioAstin (CAS 7542-45-2)

Astaxanthin (CAS 7542-45-2)

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Description

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found primarily in marine animals including shrimp and salmon. It is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant.¹

1 Schroeder, W.A., and Johnson, E.A. Singlet oxygen and peroxyl radicals regulate carotenoid biosynthesis in Phaffia rhodozyma. J Biol Chem 270 18374-18379 (1995).

Synonyms	Carophyll Pink Lucantin Pink NatuRose Ovoester AstaREAL AstaXin BioAstin
Formal Name	3,3'-dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione
CAS Number	7542-45-2
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₂O₄
Formula Weight	596.9
Formulation	A crystalline solid
Purity	>98%
Stability	1 year
Storage	-20°C
Shipping	Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
SMILES	Copy SMILES to clipboard C\C(=C/C=C\C=C(\C)/C=C\C=C(\C)/C=C\C1=C(C)C(=O)C(O)CC1(C)C)\C=C/C=C(/C)\C=C/C1=C(C)C(=O)C(O)CC1(C)C

Background Reading

Schroeder, W.A., and Johnson, E.A. Singlet oxygen and peroxyl radicals regulate carotenoid biosynthesis in Phaffia rhodozyma. J Biol Chem 270 18374-18379 (1995).

Size	Price	Quantity	Subtotal
1 mg	$156.00		$0.00
5 mg	$656.00		$0.00
10 mg	$1,148.00		$0.00
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