Synonym: (3R,3′S,5′R)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6′-one
CAS Number: 465-42-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O3
Molecular Weight: 584.87
EC Number: 207-364-1
Linear Formula: C40H56O3
Product Type: Chemical
| λ |
in hexane (with 2% dichloromethane) |
| assay |
≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| form |
powder |
| InChI |
1S/C40H56O3/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-36-33(5)25-34(41)26-38(36,6)7)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-37(43)40(10)28-35(42)27-39(40,8)9/h11-24,34-35,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t34-,35+,40+/m1/s1 |
| InChI key |
VYIRVAXUEZSDNC-RDJLEWNRSA-N |
| Quality Level |
100  |
| SMILES string |
CC(/C=C/C1=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C=CC([C@@]2(C)C(C)(C)C[C@H](O)C2)=O)C |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| UV absorption |
λ: 467-471 nm Amax |
| Application: |
Capsanthin has been used as a reference standard to determine the oral toxicity of saponified Capsicum annum extract with 50% capsanthin by the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Capsanthin is the last product of the pepper carotenoid biosynthesis pathway. It promotes lipid solubility by esterification with short-chain fatty acids. Capsanthin exhibits anti-oxidant, singlet oxygen quenching ability, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, chemopreventive, and skin photo-protective activities. In addition, it also possesses anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-obesity, and anti-adipogenic properties. Capsanthin due to its wide array of health benefits is used in the cosmetic, pharma, and nutraceutical industries. |
| General description: |
Capsanthin is a natural red-orange pigment present in red paprika and is a member of the xanthophylls, oxygen-containing carotenoids family. It is made up of a keto group conjugated with a long chain of 11 dienes. |
| 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. |
−20°C |
| UNSPSC |
12352202 |
