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| Astaxanthin is a ketone or carotenoid with a pink color, fat soluble, insoluble in water, and soluble in organic solvents. It is widely present in the biological world, especially in the feathers of aquatic animals such as shrimp, crabs, fish, and birds, playing a role in coloration. Astaxanthin is a non vitamin A derived carotenoid that cannot be converted into Chemicalbook vitamin A in animal bodies. Astaxanthin is a fat soluble and water-soluble pigment found in marine organisms such as shrimp, crabs, salmon, and algae, and cannot be synthesized by the human body itself. It is the strongest antioxidant in nature. Its antioxidant activity is 550 times that of vitamin E and 10 times that of beta carotene, hence it is known as the "king of antioxidants"! | |||||||||
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Astaxanthin Basic information | |
Product features Natural astaxanthin Production process Uses Health Benefits of Astaxanthin Side Effects of Astaxanthin Dosage | |
Product Name: | Astaxanthin |
CAS: | 472-61-7 |
MF: | C40H52O4 |
MW: | 596.85 |
EINECS: | 207-451-4 |
Mol File: | 472-61-7.mol |
Astaxanthin Chemical Properties | |
Melting point | 215-216 °C |
Boiling point | 568.55°C (rough estimate) |
density | 0.9980 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.4760 (estimate) |
storage temp. | -20°C |
solubility | DMSO: soluble1mg/mL (warmed) |
pka | 12.33±0.70(Predicted) |
form | powder |
color | pink to very dark purple |
Stability: | Light Sensitive |
Major Application | cleaning products |
cosmetics | |
food and beverages | |
personal care | |
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SKIN CONDITIONING |
InChIKey | MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-SODZLZBXSA-N |
SMILES | C(/C1=C(C(=O)[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)C)=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C(=O)[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)C |&1:5,37,r| |
LogP | 8.163 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 472-61-7 |
