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Canthaxanthin (CAS 514-78-3)

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Alternate Names:
Orobronze; beta,beta-Carotene-4,4′-dione
Application:
Canthaxanthin is An antioxidant and suppressant of cancer cells
CAS Number:
514-78-3
Molecular Weight:
564.84
Molecular Formula:
C40H52O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment, notable for its vibrant coloration, which has found a role in a variety of research applications. In the area of materials science, canthaxanthin is studied for its potential in organic solar cells due to its light-absorbing properties. Biologists investigate its role in animal pigmentation, exploring its effects on coloration in bird feathers and fish scales as part of broader studies on mating and survival strategies. In the field of food science, research focuses on its application as a color additive and its impact on the quality and stability of food products. Additionally, its antioxidant properties are of interest in the study of free radical biology, where it contributes to understanding the mechanisms of oxidative stress and aging. Canthaxanthin′s interaction with proteins and lipids is also key in examining the structural and functional dynamics of biological membranes.


Canthaxanthin (CAS 514-78-3) References

  1. Exceptional molecular organization of canthaxanthin in lipid membranes.  |  Sujak, A. 2012. Acta Biochim Pol. 59: 31-3. PMID: 22428120
  2. Identification of products from canthaxanthin oxidation.  |  Mordi, RC. and Walton, JC. 2016. Food Chem. 197: 836-40. PMID: 26617024
  3. Canthaxanthin: From molecule to function.  |  Esatbeyoglu, T. and Rimbach, G. 2017. Mol Nutr Food Res. 61: PMID: 27687695
  4. The Effect of Canthaxanthin on the Quality of Frozen Ram Spermatozoa.  |  Souza, HM., et al. 2017. Biopreserv Biobank. 15: 220-227. PMID: 28005396
  5. Canthaxanthin protects human sperm parameters during cryopreservation.  |  Najafi, L., et al. 2019. Andrologia. 51: e13389. PMID: 31402476
  6. Canthaxanthin, a Red-Hot Carotenoid: Applications, Synthesis, and Biosynthetic Evolution.  |  Rebelo, BA., et al. 2020. Plants (Basel). 9: PMID: 32824217
  7. Evaluation of canthaxanthin in eggs and its subsequent dietary risks to Chinese consumers.  |  Xue, X., et al. 2021. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess. 38: 255-260. PMID: 33406008
  8. Spectral Features of Canthaxanthin in HCP2. A QM/MM Approach.  |  Clark, K., et al. 2021. Molecules. 26: PMID: 33922133
  9. Melatonin and canthaxanthin enhances sperm viability and protect ram spermatozoa from oxidative stress during liquid storage at 4°C.  |  Bhalothia, SK., et al. 2022. Andrologia. 54: e14304. PMID: 34773278
  10. Dietary supplementation with canthaxanthin and 25-hydroxycholecalciferol on the incubation performance and fertility of European quail breeders.  |  Bonagurio, LP., et al. 2022. Poult Sci. 101: 101823. PMID: 35468423
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Canthaxanthin, 5 g

sc-205617
5 g
$143.00

Canthaxanthin, 10 g

sc-205617A
10 g
$177.00

Canthaxanthin, 25 g

sc-205617B
25 g
$241.00