Astaxanthin (CAS 472-61-7) — formula C40H52O4, molecular weight 596.39 g/mol; category fine chemicals.
Astaxanthin (CAS 472-61-7) is a fine chemicals. Its molecular formula C40H52O4 comprises 40 C, 52 H, 4 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 596.39 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 182-183 °C, LogP about 10.3. Fine chemicals are high-value, multi-variety, small-batch products emphasizing purity and specification customization, also covering general chemical raw materials. Targeting pharmaceuticals, electronics, flavors and functional materials; produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 472-61-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C40H52O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 596.39 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 182-183 °C |
| LogP | 10.3 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | electronics, flavors and functional materials, produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Fine Chemicals |
Documented applications: electronics, flavors and functional materials, produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Astaxanthin is a high-value fine compound with CAS registry number 472-61-7 and molecular formula C40H52O4 (molecular weight 596.39 g/mol), belonging to the fine chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 472-61-7
Its molecular formula C40H52O4 comprises 40 C, 52 H, 4 O atoms.
Also known as: Astaxanthin · 虾青素
Category: fine chemicals
The CAS registry number of Astaxanthin is 472-61-7.
Molecular formula C40H52O4, molecular weight 596.39 g/mol.
It is also registered under: Astaxanthin, 虾青素.
Recorded applications: electronics, flavors and functional materials, produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Fine Chemicals.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for Astaxanthin (CAS 472-61-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 472-61-7 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 5281224 |
| Molecular Formula | C40H52O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 596.39 g/mol |
| IUPAC Name | (6S)-6-hydroxy-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| InChIKey | MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 8XPW32PR7I |
| Molecular Weight | 596.8 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 10.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 10 |
| Exact Mass | 596.38656014 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 596.38656014 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 74.6 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 44 |
| Melting Point | 182-183 °C |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 182.5 °C |
| Color Additive Status | 73.35 |
Astaxanthin; 472-61-7; Ovoester; all-trans-Astaxanthin; BioAstin; AstaREAL; Astaxanthine; (3S,3'S)-Astaxanthin; Carophyll Pink; (3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione; 8XPW32PR7I; NSC-635689; CHEBI:40968; DTXSID00893777; 3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta-carotene-4,4'-dione; beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-, (3S,3'S)-
| Regulatory & food contact | FDA Regulatory Status of Color Additives: Foods FDA Substance added to food: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT |
|---|---|
| GHS notifications | 60% (3 / 5) |
| GHS notifications | 60% (3 / 5) |
|---|---|
| Notified hazard statements | H413 (40%) |
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 虾青素