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| Product Name: | Astaxanthin | Other Name: | β,β-Carotene-4,4′-dione,3,3′-dihydroxy-,(3S,3′S)-;β-Carotene-4,4′-dione,3,3′-dihydroxy-,all-trans-;Astaxanthin;(3S,3′S)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione;Ovoester;Astaxanthin,all-trans-;(3S,3′S)-Astaxanthin;all-trans-Astaxanthin;trans-Astaxanthin;(3S,3′S)-all-trans-Astaxanthin;(3S,3′S)-Astaxanthin;Carophyll Pink;Natupink;BioAstin oleoresin;BioAstin;Lucantin Pink;AstaREAL;NatuRose;AstaXin;Astared;Astots 10O;Astots 5O;Aquasta;(S,S)-Astaxanthin;Astabio AR 5;AstaREAL A1010;Puresta W 05;Astareal ACT;Astacarox;Astabio AR 1;Astax S;Astots ST;all-trans-(3S,3′S)-Astaxanthin;Sunactive AX 310;AstaZine;Astots AWS;Astots 50S;Astabio AP1;346585-67-9 |
| CAS No.: | 472-61-7 | Molecular Formula: | C40H52O4 |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 596.83800 |
| Exact Mass: | 596.84 | EC Number: | 207-451-4 |
| HScode: | 3203001990 | Categories: | Plant Extracts |
| PSA: | 74.60000 | XLogP3: | 10.3 |
| Appearance: | Solid | Density: | 1.071 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 182.5 °C | Boiling Point: | 774ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 435.8ºC | Refractive Index: | 1.595 |
| Water Solubility: | DMSO: soluble 1mg/mL (warmed);In water, 7.9X10-10 mg/L at 25 deg C (est) | Storage Conditions: | -20ºC |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1.14E-27mmHg at 25°C |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) | No symbol. |
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| Signal word |
No signal word |
| Hazard statement(s) |
none |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
none |
| Response |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.
