52991

13-cis-Astaxanthin

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (3S,3′S,13-cis)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4,4′-dione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₀H₅₂O₄
• CAS Number: 113085-05-5
• Molecular Weight: 596.84
• MDL number: MFCD28015987
• 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

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.

Application

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.

Safety Information

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