Canthaxanthin
SIGMA/11775 - ≥95.0% (HPLC)
Synonym: Canthaxanthin (trans); 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
| λ | in hexane (with 2% dichloromethane) |
| assay | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| color | light red to dark brown |
| form | powder or crystals |
| InChI | 1S/C40H52O2/c1-29(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C( |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| UV absorption | λ: 465 nm±5 nm Amax |
| General description: | Canthaxanthin (red diketocarotenoid or 4, 4′-diketo-β-carotene), is a common xanthophyll found naturally in microorganisms and marine organisms, as well as in certain animals. It acts as an antioxidant in living organisms. The potential antioxidant activity of canthaxanthin is due to the presence of conjugated double bonds in its structure. It finds applications in various fields including poultry, fishery, cosmetics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. In food industries, canthaxanthin can be used as a coloring agent. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |