Astaxanthin CAS:472-61-7

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Astaxanthin CAS:472-61-7
 Astaxanthin

1. Natural and artificial flavorings,
2.High purity,
3.For healthcare products,cosmetics and food.

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Product information

Product Attribute

Product Name Astaxanthin CAS:472-61-7
Type Natural Flavor
Brand Name BAISIFU
Appearance Powder
Shelf Life 2 years
Specification 1L
MOQ 5kg
Origin Shaanxi,China
Purity 99%
Packing Foil bag,Bottled,Drum,Carton,Container
Storage Store in cool &dry place Keep away from strong light and heat
Ingredients Natural raw materials, safe and harmless, no addition
Certificate SC/KOSHER/HALAL
use Medicine, health products, cosmetics, food, agriculture, etc
workability Concentration, drying, purification, etc

Introduction

Astaxanthin is a valuable natural pigment and bioactive substance.
Astaxanthin is a keto – carotenoid and unsaturated terpene compound, named 3,3′ – dihydroxy – 4,4′ – diketo -β,β′ – carotene.
It has a unique structure with β – ionone rings at both ends, linked by a polyene chain of conjugated double bonds, giving it antioxidant activity.
Appearing as dark red crystalline powder, it’s insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform, etc., and its color varies in solvents.

Sources

Natural Sources：Mainly synthesized and accumulated by microalgae like Haematococcus pluvialis under stress.
Also found in marine organisms like shrimps, crabs, and salmon through food chain.
Artificial Sources：Can be produced chemically, but has smaller market share than natural one.
Microbial fermentation, like using Phaffia rhodozyma, can yield astaxanthin.

Physiological Functions

Strong Antioxidant Property：Powerfully scavenges free radicals, combats oxidative stress, and protects cells.
Anti – inflammatory Effect：Regulates inflammation – related pathways, reduces mediators, eases inflammation.
Eye Health Maintenance：Accumulates in retina, filters blue light, helps prevent eye diseases.
Cardiovascular Protection：Lowers blood lipids, inhibits platelet aggregation, safeguards the heart.

Applications

Healthcare Products：Widely used in health products for anti – oxidant, anti – fatigue, etc. like capsules and oral liquids.
Cosmetics：Added to skincare for anti – aging, moisturizing, and in sunscreens against UV.
Food Industry：Used as natural color and nutrient in drinks, feeds, enhancing color and value.
Medical Field：Shows potential in preventing and treating diseases; research is ongoing.