CAS Registry Number

CAS 472-61-7 — Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a potent red-orange carotenoid antioxidant found naturally in algae, yeast, salmon, and crustaceans, widely used in aquaculture for pigmentation, human supplements for joint and skin health, and as an additive in cosmetics and animal feed. It is a high-value compound with strong radical-scavenging properties and anti-inflammatory benefits. This chemical has a CAS number of 472-61-7, with the molecular formula C40H52O4 and a molecular weight of 596.84. It requires storage at -15 to -20°C for stability and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Astaxanthin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: (3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione · (3S,3'S)-Astaxanthin · 3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta-carotene-4,4'-dione · all-trans-Astaxanthin · AstaREAL · Astaxanthine · beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-, (3S,3'S)- · BioAstin · Carophyll Pink · Ovoester · Astaxanthin synthetic · Astaxanthin >95%