Astaxanthin

• Catalog No.: 41659
• CAS Number: 472-61-7
• M. F.: C40H52O4
• M. W.: 596.83848
• Purity: ≥98.5% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• Title: 虾青素
• IUPAC name: 6-hydroxy-3-[18-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: 6-hydroxy-3-[18-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
• Synonyms: 3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione; 3,3′-二羟基-β,β-胡萝卜素-4,4′-二酮

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 472-61-7
• MDL Number: MFCD00672621
• EC Number: 207-451-4

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H52O4
• Grade: analytical standard, for food analysis
• Purity: ≥98.5% (HPLC)
• Shelf Life: (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)
• Melting Point: 220-225 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

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.

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
虾青素是在海藻、红酵母和许多植物和动物来源中发现的强效类胡萝卜素抗氧化剂。动物试验表明，它可降低血糖并改善糖尿病代谢综合征的若干指标。可改善高血型模型的血流和血管张力。体外研究表明，它上调间隙联接蛋白 43，可用于化学防癌。