Canthaxanthin
Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
514-78-3
Product Name Alternative
E 161g; all-trans-Canthaxanthin
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Canthaxanthin.html
Purity
99.0
Solubility
DMSO : 2 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CC(/C=C/C(C(C)(CCC1=O)C)=C1C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C(C(C)(CCC2=O)C)=C2C
Molecular Formula
C40H52O2
Molecular Weight
564.84
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Dry Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
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