Fucoxanthin
SIGMA/F6932 - carotenoid antioxidant
Synonym: all-
CAS Number: 3351-86-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C42H58O6
Molecular Weight: 658.91
MDL Number: MFCD01745140
Linear Formula: C42H58O6
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | metabolomics vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products |
| assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| InChI | 1S/C42H58O6/c1-29(18-14-1 |
| InChI key | SJWWTRQNNRNTPU-XJUZQKKNSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)O[C@H]1CC(C)(C)C(=C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Fucoxanthin has been used to study its neuroprotective effects. It has also been used in calibration to identify the most efficient fucoxanthin producing strains of microalgae. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Xanthophyll carotenoid pigment extracted from algae. Exhibits anticancer, antioxidant, anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties. |
| General description: | Fucoxanthin is isolated from brown algae. It has anti-angiogenic, hepatoprotective, cardiov |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352205 |

