Astacene
Astacene is a major secondary carotenoid that can be extracted from the skin of the goldfish and other species. Astacene is an oxidative artifact of Astaxanthin. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
514-76-1
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Drug Derivative
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
O=C1C(CC(C)(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C(C(CC2(C)C)=O)=O)=C1C)=O
Molecular Formula
C40H48O4
Molecular Weight
592.81
References & Citations
[1]STEVEN DM. Astacene in the brown trout. Nature. 1947 Oct 11;160 (4067) :507.|[2]Liu, G. X., et al. 105 Astacene is a Major Secondary Carotenoid In The Green ALGA Palmellococcus Miniatus. Journal of Phycology, Volume 39, pp. 36-36, 1 pp.
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Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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