(rac./meso)-Astaxanthin

• Catalog Number: orb2695126
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: (rac./meso)-Astaxanthin (AstaREAL; AstaXin) is a carotenoid pigment primarily found in marine animals such as shrimp and salmon. It serves as an effective fat-soluble antioxidant.
• CAS Number: 7542-45-2
• MW: 596.84
• SMILES: C(=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=1C(C)(C)CC(O)C(=O)C1C)\C)\C)/C)/C)\C=2C(C)(C)CC(O)C(=O)C2C
• Formula: C₄₀H₅₂O₄
• Storage: -20°C
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.