| Product Name: | Astaxanthin |
| Catalog Number: | M4147 |
| CAS Number: | 472-61-7 |
| Formula: | C40H52O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 596.84 |
| Solubility: | DMF 1 mg/mL |
| Storage: | -20°C, protect from light, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
| QC Standard: | 98.84% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
| Description: | Astaxanthin is a modulator of PPARγ and a potent antioxidant with antiproliferative, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. *This compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |