Bixin
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About Bixin
Researchers and plant chemists source Bixin from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. For your records (Reference Standard), the material is defined by CAS 6983-79-5, formula C25H30O4 and molar mass 394.5 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.
Typical applications
- Identification & assay
- Method development & validation
- QC reference material
Safe handling
Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302, H311, H315 and H319. Read the SDS before first use.
Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a certificate of analysis with characterisation data. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Identification & assay
- Method development & validation
- QC reference material
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Bixin |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-047635 |
| CAS number | 6983-79-5 |
| IUPAC name | (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-20-methoxy-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-20-oxoicosa-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonaenoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C25H30O4 |
| Molar mass | 394.5 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 394.2144 |
| Grade | Reference Standard |
| Physical form | Solid |
| XLogP3 | 7.5 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 1 / 4 |
| Topological polar surface area | 63.6 Ų |
| HS code | 38229090 |
| InChIKey | RAFGELQLHMBRHD-SLEZCNMESA-N |
| SMILES | C/C(=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(\C)/C=C/C(=O)OC)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C(=O)O |
| PubChem CID | 5281226 |
| Synonyms | Methyl (9-cis)-hydrogen-6,6'-diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioate, Annatto (E 160b), cis-Bixin, 20-methoxy-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-20-oxoicosa-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonaenoic acid, Isobixin, Stable bixin, 6'-methyl hydrogen 9'-Z-6,6'-diapocarotene-6,6'-dioate, 6'-methyl hydrogen 9'-cis-6,6'-diapocarotene-6,6'-dioate, Bixinol, alpha-Bixin, a-Bixin, 6-Methyl hydrogen (9Z)-6,6'-diapocarotene-6,6'-dioate |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H311Toxic in contact with skin
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H331Toxic if inhaled
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 10 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 50 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 100 mg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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