Astaxanthin
Order Astaxanthin (CAS 472-61-7) online at Zemixal: C40H52O4, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping. Exported from India with full paperwork.
About Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is part of the Zemixal vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs range. Key data (IP/BP/USP): CAS 472-61-7, formula C40H52O4 and molar mass 596.8 g/mol. Expect dark red powder.
Where it is used
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Generic drug development
- Nutraceutical & excipient use
- Antioxidant additive
Storage and safety notes
No GHS classification is recorded for this item, but handle it with normal laboratory care.
Order it in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.
Typical uses
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Generic drug development
- Nutraceutical & excipient use
- Antioxidant additive
Applications
Grade guides
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Astaxanthin |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-004226 |
| CAS number | 472-61-7 |
| IUPAC name | (6S)-6-hydroxy-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| Molecular formula | C40H52O4 |
| Molar mass | 596.8 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 596.3866 |
| Grade | IP/BP/USP |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | Dark red powder |
| XLogP3 | 10.3 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 4 |
| Topological polar surface area | 74.6 Ų |
| InChIKey | MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1=O)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C2=C(C(=O)[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)\C)\C)/C)/C |
| PubChem CID | 5281224 |
| Synonyms | all-trans-Astaxanthin, BioAstin, AstaREAL, Astaxanthine, (3S,3'S)-Astaxanthin, Carophyll Pink, (3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta-carotene-4,4'-dione, beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-, (3S,3'S)-, Astaxanthin, (3S,3'S)-, 3S,3'S-Astaxanthin, Astaxanthin (Standard) |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
- H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Precautionary statements P273, 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
| 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
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