Astaxanthin

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Detailed Astaxanthin Description:


Name: Astaxanthin
Synonyms: 3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
Molecular Structure:


Molecular formula: C40H52O4
Molecular weight : 596.85
C.A.S number : 472-61-7
Assay: ≥2.0%
Characteristic: Dark violet powder
Melting point: 215-216°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water,soluble in many of organic solvents
Function and Usage:

Astaxanthin is a natural nutritional component, it can be found as a food supplement. The supplement is intended for human, animal, and aquaculture consumption.

Medical Use: Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that it is 10 times more capable than other carotenoids, so it is beneficial in cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. It also crosses the blood-brain barrier, which makes it available to the eye, brain and central nervous system to alleviate oxidative stress that contributes to ocular, and neurodegenerative diseases such as glaucoma and Alzheimer's.

Cosmetic Use:For its high-performance antioxygenic property, it can protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage and effectively reduce melanin deposition and the formation of freckles to keep skin healthy. At the same time, as an ideal natural coloring agent for the lipstick can enhance the radiant, and to prevent the ultraviolet injury, without any stimulation, safe.

Astaxanthin
  • Model: CAS NO.:472-61-7
  • Packing: Export Standard
  • Terms of Payment: T/T,T/C
  • Delivery Time: 30 Days
  • Products ID: 41529
  • Product Category: Animal Extract
  • Post date: Aug 18, 2010
Our company is specialized exporter, manufacturer and supplier of Astaxanthin in China.


           

Manufacturer/supplier's information

Company: Xi'an Honson Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Address: Kanghong Industry District ,NO. 40 Gaoxin 6th Rd.
Region: Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Contact Person: Mr. Bruce Cheung
Telephone: 86-29-88452005