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Canthaxanthin (Standard)

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Description
Canthaxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Canthaxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.
CAS Number
514-78-3
Product Name Alternative
E 161g (Standard) ; all-trans-Canthaxanthin (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/canthaxanthin-standard.html
Smiles
CC(/C=C/C(C(C)(CCC1=O)C)=C1C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C(C(C)(CCC2=O)C)=C2C
Molecular Formula
C40H52O2
Molecular Weight
564.84
References & Citations
[1]Esatbeyoglu T, et al. Canthaxanthin: From molecule to function. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2017 Jun;61 (6) .|[2]Huang DS, et al. Inhibitory effects of canthaxanthin on in vitro growth of murine tumor cells. Cancer Lett. 1992 Aug 31;65 (3) :209-13.|[3]Palozza P, et al. Canthaxanthin supplementation alters antioxidant enzymes and iron concentration in liver of Balb/c mice. J Nutr. 2000 May;130 (5) :1303-8.|[4]Chew BP, et al. A comparison of the anticancer activities of dietary beta-carotene, canthaxanthin and astaxanthin in mice in vivo. Anticancer Res. 1999 May-Jun;19 (3A) :1849-53.|[5]Grubbs CJ, et al. Effect of canthaxanthin on chemically induced mammary carcinogenesis. Oncology. 1991;48 (3) :239-45.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards