Astaxanthin是可从雨生红球藻等多种海洋生物中提取得到的红色类胡萝卜素，是过氧化物酶体增殖物活化受体γ 的调节剂，具有抗增殖、神经保护作用和抗炎活性。它是一种抗氧化剂，有用于癌症和心血管疾病的研究潜力，作为颜色添加剂用于动物食品中。

Astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid in the terpenes class of chemical compounds. It is classified as a xanthophyll but it is a carotenoid with no vitamin A activity. It is present in most red-colored aquatic organisms. Astaxanthin has shown to mediate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It may be found in fish feed or some animal food as a color additive.

472-61-7

C40H52O4

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AstaREAL;Ovoester;虾青素;β-Carotene-4,4'-dione;AstaXin;trans-Astaxanthin

DMF:1 mg/mL (1.68 mM),Need ultrasonic
DMSO:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years