Canthaxanthin (trans)
SIAL/32993 - analytical standard
Synonym: β-Carotin-4,4′-dione; E 161g
CAS Number: 514-78-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H52O2
Molecular Weight: 564.84
EC Number: 208-187-2
MDL Number: MFCD00016364
Linear Formula: C40H52O2
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | food and beverages |
| assay | ≥95.0% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| color | brown to very dark red-brown |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C40H52O2/c1-29(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA |
| mp | 201.6-201.7 °C |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C( |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Canthaxanthin (trans) may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in new soil Dietzia sp. and red coral (Corallium rubrum) samples by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | Canthaxanthin, a diketocarotenoid, belongs to the class of carotenoids and is a strong antioxidant found in many living organisms. The potential antioxidant behavior of canthaxanthin is attributed to the presence of conjugated double bonds in its structure. It is responsible for the animal displays of maturity and the scavenging of reactive oxygen species in plant and animal tissues. |
| Other Notes: | Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 32993.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95.0% |
| mp | 201.6-201.7 °C |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |