52991

13-cis-Astaxanthin

analytical standard

• Synonym(e): (3S,3′S,13-cis)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotin-4,4′-dion
• Empirische Formel (Hill-System): C₄₀H₅₂O₄
• CAS-Nummer: 113085-05-5
• Molekulargewicht: 596.84
• UNSPSC-Code: 85151701
• NACRES: NA.24

Eigenschaften

• Qualität: analytical standard
• Qualitätsniveau: 100
• Assay: ≥90.0% (HPLC)
• Haltbarkeit: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• Methode(n): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• Verunreinigungen: ≤10% all-trans-astaxanthin (HPLC)
• Anwendung(en): cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care
• Format: neat
• Lagertemp.: −70°C

Beschreibung

Allgemeine Beschreibung

13-cis-Astaxanthin belongs to the class of carotenoids. It is an isomer of astaxanthin, a red-pigment ketocarotenoid. Astaxanthin is predominantly found in marine animals. It is utilized as a feed supplement in fish/crustacean farms and also finds applications in cosmetics/ pharmaceutical industries, as an antioxidant.

Anwendung

13-cis-Astaxanthin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in different microalgae species and aquatic animals by chromatography-based techniques.

Sicherheitshinweise

• Lagerklassenschlüssel: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flammpunkt (°F): Not applicable
• Flammpunkt (°C): Not applicable