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CAS 514-78-3 — Cantaxantina

Cantaxanthin is a natural carotenoid pigment used primarily as a feed additive for poultry and salmon farming to enhance coloration in flesh and eggs, as well as a food coloring in human nutrition. It is also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its antioxidant properties. This bright red crystalline powder has a CAS number of 514-78-3, a molecular formula of C40H52O2, and a molecular weight of 564.84. It carries no signal word for hazard classification and must be stored at -15 to -20°C to maintain stability. Molekula supplies Cantaxanthin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.