Astaxanthin

Product Details
Formula	C40H52O4
Molecular Weight	596.84
Appearance	Solid
Purity	≥98.0%
Smiles String	CC(/C=C/C(C(C)(C[[email protected]](O)C1=O)C)=C1C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C(C(C)(C[[email protected]](O)C2=O)C)=C2C

Storage & Handling
Shipping	Room temperature.
Storage	-20 °C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

Astaxanthin, the red dietary carotenoid, is an orally effective and potent antioxidant. Astaxanthin inhibits NF-κB and down-regulates VEGF in blood glucose. Astaxanthin exerts anti-cancer cell proliferation, increases apoptosis, impairs migration and invasion by activating PPARγ and reducing the expression of STAT3. Astaxanthin also has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity and can be used in studies of cancer, diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, and in the coloring of animal feed.

! For research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.