Astaxanthin

Alternative_name

3,3'-Dihydroxy-β-carotene-4,4'-dione; all-trans-Astaxanthin; Ovoester; NSC635689; CCRIS 7118; HSDB 7468
Description

Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant carotenoid and free radical scavenger. Reduces oxidative stress. Anticancer compound. Anti-inflammatory. Blocks NF-κB activation. Anti-hypertensive. Cardiovascular protective. Improves neuronal stem cell potential. Attenuates diabetes associated coagulatory, oxidative and inflammatory stress. PPARα agonist and PPARγ antagonist.
CAS Number

472-61-7
Structure Available

Yes
Salt Form

No
Molecular Formula

C₄₀H₅₂O₄
Molecular Weight

596.84
Cell Permeable

Yes
Purity

≥95% by HPLC
Solubilities

DMSO
Handling

Protect from air and light
Tag Line

A potent antioxidant carotenoid, ree radical scavenger and PPARα agonist and PPARγ antagonist.
Storage Condition

-20°C
Shipping Condition

gel pack
Shelf Life

36 months
MDL Number

MFCD00672621
PubChem CID

5281224
PubChem CID Link
SMILES

CC1=C(C(CC(C1=O)O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(C(=O)C(CC2(C)C)O)C)C)C
InChi

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
Data Sheet Link
MSDS Available

Yes