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.
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.
Alternate Name/Synonyms: 3,3'-Dihydroxy-β-carotene-4,4'-dione; all-trans-Astaxanthin; Ovoester; NSC635689; CCRIS 7118; HSDB 7468
Appearance: Purplish brown to purplish solid
Formulation: N/A
CAS Number: 472-61-7
Structure Available?: Yes
Peptide sequence: N/A
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
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: A potent antioxidant carotenoid, ree radical scavenger and PPARα agonist and PPARγ antagonist.
MDL Number: MFCD00672621
PubChem CID: 5281224
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
Additional Information
Storage Condition: |
-20°C |
Shipping Condition: |
Gel Pack |
Shelf Life: |
36 months |