13-cis-Astaxanthin
SIAL/52991 - analytical standard
Synonym: (3S,3′S,13-cis)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4,4′-dione
CAS Number: 113085-05-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H52O4
Molecular Weight: 596.84
Linear Formula: C40H52O4
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| impurities | ≤10% all-trans-astaxanthin (HPLC) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| storage temp. | −70°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | 13-cis-Astaxanthin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in different microalgae species and aquatic animals by chromatography-based techniques. |
| General description: | 13-cis-Astaxanthin belongs to the class of carotenoids. It is an isomer of astaxanthin, a red-pigment ketocarotenoid. Astaxanthin is predominantly found in marine animals. It is utilized as a feed supplement in fish/crustacean farms and also finds applications in cosmetics/ pharmaceutical industries, as an antioxidant. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −70°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |