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41659

all-trans-Astaxanthin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Astaxanthin, (3S,3′S,all-trans)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione, (3S,3′S)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H52O4
CAS Number:
472-61-7
Molecular Weight:
596.84
E Number:
E161j
PubChem Substance ID:
329756132
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
EC Number:
207-451-4
MDL number:
MFCD00672621
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

assay

≥97%

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC1=C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C([C@@H](O)CC2(C)C)=O)C(C)(C)C[C@H](O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C40H52O4/c1-27(17-13-19-29(3)21-23-33-31(5)37(43)35(41)25-39(33,7)8)15-11-12-16-28(2)18-14-20-30(4)22-24-34-32(6)38(44)36(42)26-40(34,9)10/h11-24,35-36,41-42H,25-26H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,27-15+,28-16+,29-19+,30-20+/t35-,36-/m0/s1

InChI key

MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N

General description

all-trans-Astaxanthin belongs to the class of carotenoids. It is a ketocarotenoid, most commonly identified in marine and aquatic animals, including krill, wild salmon, rainbow trout, microalgae, shells of lobster, shrimp, seafood products, etc. It is biologically known as a vitamin A precursor, and exhibits strong antioxidant property, much higher compared to vitamin E and β-carotene. Its role in food and the medicinal industry is also well-defined.

Application

all-trans-Astaxanthin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in:
  • Microalgae (Green algae), Haematococcus pluvialis using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with mass spectrometric and fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD).
  • Parapenaeopsis hardwickii using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with photodiode array detection (PDA).

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Astaxanthin is a potent carotenoid antioxidant found in marine algae, red yeast and many other plant and animal sources. Animal studies indicate that it reduces blood glucose and ameliorates several parameters of the diabetic metabolic syndrome. It improves blood flow and vascular tone in models of hypertension. In vitro studies indicate that it upregulates connexin 43 and thus, may be chemopreventive against cancer.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCF9580
BCCC8628
BCBZ9727
BCBW0731
BCBW0645

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Robert G Fassett et al.
Marine drugs, 9(3), 447-465 (2011-05-11)
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid present in microalgae, fungi, complex plants, seafood, flamingos and quail. It is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and as such has potential as a therapeutic agent in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Synthetic forms of astaxanthin have
Xiang-Sheng Zhang et al.
Journal of neurosurgery, 121(1), 42-54 (2014-04-15)
OBJECT.: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) causes devastating rates of mortality and morbidity. Accumulating studies indicate that early brain injury (EBI) greatly contributes to poor outcomes after SAH and that oxidative stress plays an important role in the development of EBI
Jian Li et al.
Biotechnology advances, 29(6), 568-574 (2011-04-19)
Although natural sources have long been exploited for astaxanthin production, it is still uncertain if natural astaxanthin can be produced at lower cost than that of synthetic astaxanthin or not. In order to give a comprehensive cost analysis of astaxanthin
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
41659-1MG04061835560509