Astaxanthin API
Cas No : | 472-61-7 |
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Name : | Astaxanthin |
Synonyms : | (6S)-6-Hydroxy-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxo-1-cyclohexenyl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enone |
Molecular Formula : | C40H52O4 |
Melting Point : | 216 °C |
Boiling Point : | 774 °C |
Molecular Weight : | 596.841 g/mol |
Density : | 1.071 g/cm3 |
Solubility : | 30 g/L in DCM; 10 g/L in CHCl3; 0.5 g/L in DMSO; 0.2 g/L in acetone. |
Uses :
- Astaxanthin is an antioxidant. This effect might protect cells from damage. Astaxanthin might also improve the way the immune system functions. People use astaxanthin for many purposes, including Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, aging skin, muscle soreness from exercise, and many others.