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7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin

Carotenoid

7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin, a carotenoid, functions primarily as an effective antioxidant and is involved in various biological processes. This compound is a significant oxidative metabolite of diatoxanthin, found predominantly in Crown-of-Thorns Starfish. Its biological activities may influence cellular differentiation, growth regulation, and photooxidative protection, as well as contribute to cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, and vision. 7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is valuable for research applications in cellular biology, photobiology, and nutrition studies.

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Specifications

Manufacturer	Adooq Bioscience
CAS Number	19866-02-5
Applications	Carotenoid
Formula	C₄₀H₅₀O₄
Molecular Weight	594.82
SMILES	CC(C)(C[C@@H]1O)C(C#C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C(C(C)(C[C@@H]2O)C)=C(C)C2=O)=C(C)C1=O

Storage & Solubility

In Vitro Solubility

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Storage

Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.