51881

9-cis-Astaxanthin

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (3S,3′S, 9-cis)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₀H₅₂O₄
• CAS Number: 113085-04-4
• Molecular Weight: 596.84
• MDL number: MFCD28987361
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥90.0% (HPLC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• impurities: ≤10% all-trans-Astaxanthin (HPLC)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −70°C

Description

General description

9-cis-Astaxanthin is an isomer of astaxanthin (3,3 -dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4 -dione), belonging to the xanthophyll family of oxygenated derivatives of carotenoids.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable