4-Hydroxyechinenone
4-Hydroxyechinenone is a trace carotenoid present in the carapaces of crabs. 4-Hydroxyechinenone is also an intermediate in the metabolism of β-Carotene to Astaxanthin (HY-B2163).
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2213-17-4
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Drug Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
CC(C)(CC1)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(O)CCC2(C)C)=C(C)C1=O
Molecular Formula
C40H54O2
Molecular Weight
566.86
References & Citations
[1]Sameshima M, et al. The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-XIII: the carotenoids in the crab, Portunus trituberculatus. Nippon Suisan Gakkaishi, 1973, 39 (3) : 283.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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