1. Materials information
Names
| Name | astaxanthin |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
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Astaxanthin Biological Activity
| Description | Astaxanthin, a red dietary carotenoid isolated from Haematococcus pluvialis, is an inhibitor of PPARγ and a potent antioxidant with antiproliferative, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity[1]. Astaxanthin has potential in the treatment of various diseases, such as cancers and Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease[2]. Due to its bright red colour, Astaxanthin could be used as a food colorant in animal feeds[3]. |
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| Related Catalog | Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease Natural Products >> Terpenoids and Glycosides Research Areas >> Cancer |
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| Target | PPARγ |
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| References | [1]. Yang Y, et al. Epigenetic CpG Methylation of the Promoter and Reactivation of the Expression of GSTP1 by Astaxanthin in Human Prostate LNCaP Cells. AAPS J. 2017 Mar;19(2):421-430. [2]. Desheng Fu, et al. Effect of astaxanthin on retinal pigment epithelial cells in high glucose: an invitro study. Biomedical Research 2017; 28 (15): 6839-6843. [3]. Rachel K Johnston, et al. Effects of astaxanthin on Brachionus manjavacas (Rotifera) population growth. Aquaculture Research. 2018;49:2278–2287. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 774.0±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Melting Point | 215-216ºC |
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| Molecular Formula | C40H52O4 |
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| Molecular Weight | 596.839 |
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| Flash Point | 435.8±29.4 °C |
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| Exact Mass | 596.386536 |
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| PSA | 74.60000 |
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| LogP | 8.16 |
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| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±6.0 mmHg at 25°C |
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| Index of Refraction | 1.595 |
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| Storage condition | −20°C |
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| Water Solubility | DMSO: soluble1mg/mL (warmed) |
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Safety Information
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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| Hazard Codes | Xn: Harmful; |
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| Risk Phrases | R20/21/22 |
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| Safety Phrases | S24/25 |
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| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
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| WGK Germany | 3 |
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| HS Code | 3203001990 |
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Precursor & DownStream
| Precursor 3 |
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 CAS#:72523-68-3
all-trans-(3S)-...
 CAS#:7542-45-2
Astaxanthin
 CAS#:6094-35-5
β,β-Carotene-3,...
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| DownStream 0 |
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