Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
182-183 u00b0C
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 472-61-7 |
| IUPAC Name | (6S)-6-hydroxy-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| InChI Key | MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5281224 |
| INCI Name | ASTAXANTHIN |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A potent antioxidant derived from microalgae, known for reducing oxidative stress, improving skin elasticity, and protecting against UV damage. Widely used in