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 | ≤10% (all-trans-astaxanthin, HPLC) |
≥90.0% (HPLC) | |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
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 | ≤10% (all-trans-astaxanthin, HPLC); ≥90.0% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | −70°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |