CAS No.: | 472-61-7 |
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Formula: | C40h52o4 |
EINECS: | 472-61-7 |
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Astaxanthin is a kind of keto carotenoid, chemical name 3,3 '-dihydroxy-4,4' -diketo-β,β '-carotene, red solid powder, fat soluble, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents. [1]. It exists widely in the biological world, especially in the feathers of aquatic animals such as shrimp, crabs, fish and birds, and plays a role in color.
Be used for: | additive | |
Molecular formula: | C40H52O4 | |
Melting point: | 215-216ºC | |
Molecular weight: | 596.839 | |
Appearance trait: | Dark-purple solid |