Fucoxanthin

SKU: orb1219421

Description

Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid that occurs naturally in certain algae. It is found as an accessory pigment in the chloroplasts of brown algae and most other heterokonts, giving them a brown or olive-green color.It shows anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 3351-86-8
• MW: 658.91
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₄₂H₅₇O₆
• SMILES: O=C(/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C([H])=[C@@]=C([C@@]1(O)C)C(C)(C[C@H](OC(C)=O)C1)C)C[C@]2(C3(C)C)[C@@](C)(C[C@@H](O)C3)O2
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:48 mg/mL (72.84 mM);Water:Insoluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

all-trans-Fucoxanthin

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