(rac./meso) -Astaxanthin (Standard)
(rac./meso) -Astaxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of (rac./meso) -Astaxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. rac-Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found primarily in marine animals including shrimp and salmon. It is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[7542-45-2]
Product Name Alternative
AstaREAL (Standard) ; AstaXin (Standard) ; BioAstin (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/rac-meso-astaxanthin-standard.html
Purity
92.68
Smiles
CC(/C=C/C1=C(C)C(C(O)CC1(C)C)=O)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C(C(C)(C)CC2O)=C(C)C2=O
Molecular Formula
C40H52O4
Molecular Weight
596.84
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture, under nitrogen
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Available Sizes
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