Canthaxanthin

• Catalog Number: ACM514783
• Product Name: Canthaxanthin
• CAS: 514-78-3
• Category: Main Products
• Synonyms: Aphanicin
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,4-Trimethyl-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one
• Molecular Weight: 564.85
• Molecular Formula: C40H52O2
• Canonical SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1=O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(C(=O)CCC2(C)C)C)C)C
• InChI: InChI=1S/C40H52O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-35-33(5)37(41)25-27-39(35,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-36-34(6)38(42)26-28-40(36,9)10/h11-24H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+
• InChI Key: FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N
• Boiling Point: 717.0±40.0 °C
• Melting Point: 217-218 °C
• Flash Point: 253.9 °C
• Density: 1.003±0.06 g/cm³
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in chloroform
• Appearance: Solid
• Storage: -20 °C
• Assay: 0.99
• Complexity: 1270
• Exact Mass: 564.396730897
• Isomeric SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1=O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C2=C(C(=O)CCC2(C)C)C)\C)\C)/C)/C
• Monoisotopic Mass: 564.396730897
• Packaging: 1 kg
• Packing Group: II
• Refractive Index: 1.575
• Safety Description: 45-36/37/39-28A-26
• Storage Conditions: 0-6°C
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 34.1 Ų
• WGK Germany: 3

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Canthaxanthin?

The molecular formula of Canthaxanthin is C40H52O2.

What is the molecular weight of Canthaxanthin?

The molecular weight of Canthaxanthin is 564.8 g/mol.

What are some synonyms for Canthaxanthin?

Some synonyms for Canthaxanthin include Orobronze, Carophyll Red, and Canthaxanthine.

What is the role of Canthaxanthin?

Canthaxanthin has a role as a biological pigment, a food colouring, a fungal metabolite, and an Escherichia coli metabolite.

Where is Canthaxanthin found naturally?

Canthaxanthin is a natural product found in Muriellopsis, Cladonia gracilis, and other organisms.

What are some potential uses of Canthaxanthin?

Canthaxanthin is used as an oral suntanning agent and as a food and drug coloring agent.

What is the IUPAC name of Canthaxanthin?

The IUPAC name of Canthaxanthin is 2,4,4-trimethyl-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one.

What is the InChIKey of Canthaxanthin?

The InChIKey of Canthaxanthin is FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N.

What is the CAS number of Canthaxanthin?

The CAS number of Canthaxanthin is 514-78-3.

What is the European Community (EC) number of Canthaxanthin?

The European Community (EC) number of Canthaxanthin is 208-187-2.