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

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-11775-1MG	1 mg	$168.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

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(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-35-33(5)37(41)25-27-39(35,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-36-34(6)38(42)26-28-40(36,9)10/h11-24H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+
InChI key	FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N
Quality Level	100
SMILES string	CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C(=O)CCC1(C)C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(C)C(=O)CCC2(C)C
storage temp.	−20°C
UV absorption	λ: 465 nm±5 nm A_max

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