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Astaxanthin (trans-Astaxanthin) is a keto-carotenoid in the terpenes class of chemical compounds. It is classified as a xanthophyll but it is a carotenoid with no vitamin A activity. It is present in most red-colored aquatic organisms. Astaxanthin has shown to mediate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It may be found in fish feed or some animal food as a color additive.

| Pack Size | Price | USA Warehouse | Global Warehouse | Quantity |
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| 2 mg | $30 | In Stock | In Stock | |
| 5 mg | $43 | In Stock | In Stock | |
| 10 mg | $61 | In Stock | In Stock | |
| 25 mg | $98 | In Stock | In Stock | |
| 50 mg | $133 | In Stock | In Stock | |
| 100 mg | $196 | In Stock | In Stock | |
| 500 mg | $487 | In Stock | In Stock |
| Description | Astaxanthin (trans-Astaxanthin) is a keto-carotenoid in the terpenes class of chemical compounds. It is classified as a xanthophyll but it is a carotenoid with no vitamin A activity. It is present in most red-colored aquatic organisms. Astaxanthin has shown to mediate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It may be found in fish feed or some animal food as a color additive. |
| Synonyms | β-Carotene-4,4'-dione, trans-Astaxanthin, Ovoester, AstaREAL |
| Molecular Weight | 596.84 |
| Formula | C40H52O4 |
| Cas No. | 472-61-7 |
| Smiles | C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)C(=O)[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C(=O)[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C |
| Relative Density. | 1.071 g/cm3 |
| Storage | store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight,store under nitrogen | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Solubility Information | DMSO: 5.97 mg/mL (10 mM), Sonication is recommended. DMF: 1 mg/mL (1.68 mM), Sonication is recommended. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Solution Preparation Table | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DMF/DMSO
DMSO
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Dissolve 2 mg of the compound in 100 μL DMSO
to obtain a stock solution at a concentration of 20 mg/mL . If the required concentration exceeds the compound's known solubility, please contact us for technical support before proceeding.
1) Add 100 μL of the DMSO
stock solution to 400 μL PEG300
and mix thoroughly until the solution becomes clear.
2) Add 50 μL Tween 80 and mix well until fully clarified.
3) Add 450 μL Saline,PBS or ddH2O
and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous solution is obtained.
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