Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Canthaxanthin |
| Catalog Number: | M14106 |
| CAS Number: | 514-78-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Molecular Weight: | 564.84 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic and warming to 60°C); Water 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic and warming to 60°C) |
| Storage: | -20°C, protect from light, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |