Fucoxanthin
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid that occurs naturally in certain algae. It is found as an accessory pigment in the chloroplasts of brown algae and most other heterokonts, giving them a brown or olive-green color.It shows anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3351-86-8
Product Name Alternative
All-trans-Fucoxanthin
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO:48 mg/mL (72.84 mM) ; Water:Insoluble
Smiles
O=C (/C (C) =C/C=C/C (C) =C/C=C/C=C (C) /C=C/C=C (C) /C ([H]) =[C@@]=C ([C@@]1 (O) C) C (C) (C[C@H] (OC (C) =O) C1) C) C[C@]2 (C3 (C) C) [C@@] (C) (C[C@@H] (O) C3) O2
Molecular Formula
C42H57O6
Molecular Weight
658.91
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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