Fucoxanthin
SIAL/16337 - analytical standard
Synonym: all-
CAS Number: 3351-86-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C42H58O6
Molecular Weight: 658.91
MDL Number: MFCD01745140
Linear Formula: C42H58O6
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C42H58O6/c1-29(18-14-1 |
InChI key | SJWWTRQNNRNTPU-XJUZQKKNSA |
Quality Level | 100 |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC(=O)O[C@H]1CC(C)(C)C(=C |
storage temp. | −20°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Fucoxanthin may be used as an analytical standard for the quantification of the analyte in Undaria pinnatifida using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) technique. Its potential as a selective anticancer agent and an active component for the anti-obesity effect in Undaria lipids is investigated. |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Xanthophyll carotenoid pigment extracted from algae. Exhibits anticancer, antioxidant, anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties. |
General description: | Fucoxanthin, an abundant marine xanthophyll and a type of sea-weed carotenoid, plays a key role in generating the brown pigment in brown seaweeds. It exhibits pharmacological properties including antitumor and antioxidant properties. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |