Astaxanthin
SIGMA/SML0982 - ≥97% (HPLC)
Synonym: (3S,3′S)-3,3′-dihydroxy-β,β-Carotene-4,4′-dione; trans-Astaxanthin
CAS Number: 472-61-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H52O4
Molecular Weight: 596.84
Linear Formula: C40H52O4
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | ≥97% (HPLC) |
| color | , pink to very dark purple |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C40H52O4/c1-27(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | O[C@H]1CC(C(=C(C1=O)C)C= |
| solubility | DMSO: 1 mg/mL (warmed) |
| storage condition | desiccated |
| protect from light | |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Astaxanthin has been used: • as an antioxidant to study its effect on Brachionus manjavacas (Rotifera) population growth • to study its effects on the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. • to investigate its role in restoring the expression of Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2 p45-related factor 2) and glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1) through epigenetic modification in human prostate LNCaP cells. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | In vivo and in vitro studies propose that astaxanthin (AST) possesses health-promoting activities, signifying its potential use in the prevention of various diseases, such as cancers and Parkinson’s disease. Due to its bright red colour, AST has been used as a food colorant in animal feeds. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant with antiproliferative, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant with antiproliferative, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. Astaxanthin protects against oxidative stress, inhibiting NF- |
| General description: | Astaxanthin (AST) is a red dietary carotenoid. It is mainly found in aquatic animals and microalgae, such as Haematococcus pluvialis and Chlorella zofingiensis. |
| Other Notes: | Light and air sensitive |
| Packaging: | 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 | ≥97% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |