Astaxanthin (crystalline) |
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| SYNONYMS | 3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione |
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| PRODUCT LINE | Natural Products / Antibiotics |
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| PRODUCT FAMILIES | Natural Products - Antioxidants |
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| Product Numbers | Format | Size | Unit Price | Quantity | | | ALX-460-031-M250 |
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250 mg | | | | | ALX-460-031-M050 |
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| Product Specification |
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| FORMULA: | C40H52O4 |
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| MW: | 596.8 |
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| CAS NUMBER: | 472-61-7 |
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| MERCK INDEX: | 14: 855 |
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| SOURCE/HOST: | Synthetic. |
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| PURITY: | ≥97% |
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| APPEARANCE: | Dark violet powder. |
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| SOLUBILITY: | Soluble in chloroform (0.05%). Insoluble in water. |
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| SHIPPING: | AMBIENT |
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| LONG TERM STORAGE: | +4°C |
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| USE/STABILITY: | Material oxidizes at temperatures above 60°C. Decomposes slowly when exposed to light and high temperatures. Material reacts with acids and may corrode steel. Use stainless steel or polylethylene equipment for mixing purposes. |
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| HANDLING: | Protect from light. |
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| Product Description |
Extremely potent antioxidant. Shows anti-inflammatory properties. Has effects on cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. |
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| | Product Specific Literature References | Antioxidant activity of beta-carotene-related carotenoids in solution: J. Terao; Lipids 24, 659 (1989) Abstract
Astaxanthin and canthaxanthin are potent antioxidants in a membrane model: P. Palozza & N.I. Krinsky; Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 297, 291 (1992) Abstract
Antioxidant effects of carotenoids in vivo and in vitro: an overview: P. Palozza & N.I. Krinsky; Meth. Enzymol. 213, 403 (1992) Abstract
Singlet oxygen and peroxyl radicals regulate carotenoid biosynthesis in Phaffia rhodozyma: W.A. Schroeder & E.A. Johnson; J. Biol. Chem. 270, 18374 (1995) Full Text; http://www.jbc.org/cgi/reprint/270/31/18374
Haematococcus astaxanthin: applications for human health and nutrition: M. Guerin, et al.; Trends Biotechnol. 21, 210 (2003), (Review) Abstract
Astaxanthin, a carotenoid with potential in human health and nutrition: G. Hussein, et al.; J. Nat. Prod. 69, 443 (2006), (Review) Abstract |
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| RELATED PRODUCT GROUPS |
Natural Products / Antibiotics > Natural Products > Natural Products for Inflammation Research > Natural Products - Anti-inflammatory Agents |
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