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CAS No.: | 472-61-7 |
Formula: | C40h52o4 |
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Astaxanthin is widely found in shrimps, crabs, fish, birds, certain algae and fungi. As a carotenoid that is not pro-vitamin A,
astaxanthin cannot be converted into vitamin A in animals, but it has the same antioxidant effect as carotenoids. Its ability to quench singlet oxygen and capture free radicals is better than β -Carotene is more than 10 times higher and more than 100 times stronger than vitamin E. People also call it "super vitamin E". Astaxanthin has been widely recognized for its anti-oxidation, coloring, and immunity-enhancing properties. The United States and other countries have allowed it to be used in production as a food additive. As a natural food additive, it has broad development prospects.
The production methods of astaxanthin include natural extraction and chemical synthesis.
Product name
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Astaxanthin
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CAS No.
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472-61-7
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Molecular Formula
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C40H52O4
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Molecular Weight
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596.84
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Quality Standard
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5%-10% or customized according to customer's request.
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Appearance
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Dark red powder/ Dark red oil
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