Astaxanthin

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Purity:

  >98% (HPLC)

• Buffer:

  Solid

• Solubility:

  Soluble in DMSO, chloroform or DMF. Soluble in ethanol or methanol if heated. Insoluble in water.

• Smiles:

  C\C (\C=C\C=C (/C) \C=C\C1=C (C) C (=O) C (O) CC1 (C) C) =C/C=C/C=C (\C) /C=C/C=C (\C) /C=C/C1=C (C) C (=O) C (O) CC1 (C) C

• Molecular Formula:

  C40H52O4

• Molecular Weight:

  596.8

• Storage Conditions:

  Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C.

• Appearance:

  Dark violet red solid.

• CAS Number:

  472-61-7