Name: Astaxanthin
Synonyms: Astaxanthin(6CI);b-Carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-,all-trans- (8CI);(3S,3'S)-Astaxanthin;(3S,3'S)-all-trans-Astaxanthin;Aquasta;Astared;Astaxanthin, all-trans-;Astots 10O;Astots 5O;BioAstin;BioAstin oleoresin;Carophyll Pink;Lucantin Pink;NatuRose;Natupink;Ovoester;all-trans-Astaxanthin;trans-Astaxanthin;Astaxanthin(3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione);b,b-Carotene-4,4'-dione,3,3'-dihydroxy-, (3S,3'S)-;
CAS Registry number: 472-61-7
EINECS:207-451-4
Molecular Formula: C
40H
52O
4Boiling Point: 774 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 435.8 oC
Density: 1.071 g/cm
3Appearance: Drak-Purple Solid
Usage:
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 impro
Safety Statements: S24/25