7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin
7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is the primary carotenoid found in the crown-of-thorns starfish. It is an oxidized metabolite of diatoxanthin. Carotenoids are crucial for biological activity and may play roles in regulating cell differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, membrane stability, photosynthesis, visual processes, and nutrition.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
19866-02-5
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
C (=C/C (=C/C=C/C (=C/C=C/C=C (/C=C/C=C (/C#CC=1C (C) (C) C[C@H] (O) C (=O) C1C) \C) \C) /C) /C) \C=2C (C) (C) C[C@H] (O) C (=O) C2C
Molecular Formula
C40H50O4
Molecular Weight
594.82
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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