ALEXIS Biochemicals: Astaxanthin (crystalline)

ALX-460-031

Revised 24-Oct-07

Astaxanthin (crystalline)
SYNONYMS	3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Natural Products - Antioxidants

Ordering Information

Product Numbers:	Format:	Size:	Unit Price:	Quantity:	Add To Cart
ALX-460-031-M050		50 mg	40.00 USD
ALX-460-031-M250		250 mg	160.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₄₀H₅₂O₄
MW:	596.8
CAS NUMBER:	472-61-7
MERCK INDEX:	14: 855
SOURCE/HOST:	Synthetic.
PURITY:	≥97%
APPEARANCE:	Dark violet powder.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in chloroform (0.05%). Insoluble in water.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+4°C
USE/STABILITY:	Material oxidizes at temperatures above 60°C. Decomposes slowly when exposed to light and high temperatures. Material reacts with acids and may corrode steel. Use stainless steel or polylethylene equipment for mixing purposes.
HANDLING:	Protect from light.

Product Description

Extremely potent antioxidant. Shows anti-inflammatory properties. Has effects on cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Product Specific Literature References

Antioxidant activity of beta-carotene-related carotenoids in solution: J. Terao; Lipids 24, 659 (1989) Abstract
Astaxanthin and canthaxanthin are potent antioxidants in a membrane model: P. Palozza & N.I. Krinsky; Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 297, 291 (1992) Abstract
Antioxidant effects of carotenoids in vivo and in vitro: an overview: P. Palozza & N.I. Krinsky; Meth. Enzymol. 213, 403 (1992) Abstract
Singlet oxygen and peroxyl radicals regulate carotenoid biosynthesis in Phaffia rhodozyma: W.A. Schroeder & E.A. Johnson; J. Biol. Chem. 270, 18374 (1995) Abstract; Full Text
Haematococcus astaxanthin: applications for human health and nutrition: M. Guerin, et al.; Trends Biotechnol. 21, 210 (2003), (Review) Abstract
Astaxanthin, a carotenoid with potential in human health and nutrition: G. Hussein, et al.; J. Nat. Prod. 69, 443 (2006), (Review) Abstract

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