Indicaxanthin

Indicaxanthin is a natural water-soluble betalain, presenting a yellow-orange color. Indicaxanthin possesses free radical scavenging ability and can inhibit lipid peroxidation, reducing the formation of malondialdehyde (MDA) . Indicaxanthin can be used in the research of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[2181-75-1]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease; Cardiovascular Disease

Smiles

OC(C1=N[C@@H](CC(/C=C/N2CCC[C@H]2C(O)=O)=C1)C(O)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C14H16N2O6

Molecular Weight

308.29

References & Citations

[1]Butera D, et al. Antioxidant activities of sicilian prickly pear (Opuntia ficus indica) fruit extracts and reducing properties of its betalains: betanin and indicaxanthin. J Agric Food Chem. 2002 Nov 6;50 (23) :6895-901.