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Astaxanthin

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Synonyms :3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4’-dione; 3,3’-Dhydroxy-4,4’-diketo-β-carotene; Ovoester;

Carotenoid pigment found mostly in animal organisms, but also occuring in plants; thought to be the precursor of astacin. 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.

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SKU RCLST520097
CAS number 472-61-7
Molecular Formula C40H52O4
Catalog Number RCLST520097
Chemical Name Astaxanthin
Synonyms 3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4’-dione; 3,3’-Dhydroxy-4,4’-diketo-β-carotene; Ovoester;
Molecular Weight 596.84
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability Light Sensitive
Appearance Very Dark Red to Dark Purple Solid
Storage Condition Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

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