Astaxanthin

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£475.00

SKU:: 259709
Molecular Weight:: 596.84
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 472-61-7
Extra Details:: Potent antioxidant carotenoid. Free radical scavenger. Reduces oxidative stress. Anticancer compound. Anti-inflammatory. Blocks NF-kappaB activatin. Anti-hypertensive. Cardiovascular protective. Improves neuronal stem cell potential. Neuroprotective. Inhibits tumor invasion. Apoptosis inducer. Increases insulin sensitivity. Attenuates diabetes associated coagulatory, oxidative and inflammatory stress PPAR-alpha agonist and PPAR-gamma antagonist. Shows positive effects on obesity and insulin resistance. Hepatoprotective. Synonyms: 3,3'-Dihydroxy-b,b-carotene-4,4'-dione; 3,3'-Dhydroxy-4,4'-diketo-b-carotene; Ovoester; NSC635689; CCRIS 7118, HSDB 7468 CAS No: 472-61-7 Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₂O₄ Molecular Weight: 596.84 Purity: ≥95% (HPLC) Appearance: Purplish brown to purplish powder Melting Point: >193ºC (dec.) (lit) Storage and Stability: Store at -20ºC. Stable for 6 months after receipt.