Product Name |
Astaxanthin |
CAS |
472-61-7 |
molecular formula |
C40H52O4 |
molecular weight
|
596.85 |
melting point
|
215-216 °C |
form |
powder |
colour |
red |
Astaxanthin is a ketone or carotenoid, pink in color, fat soluble, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents. It exists widely in the biological world, especially in the feathers of aquatic animals such as shrimp, crabs, fish and birds, and plays a role in color. Astaxanthin is A carotenoid that is not A source of vitamin A and cannot be converted into vitamin A in animals. Astaxanthin is a kind of fat soluble and water soluble pigment, which exists in Marine organisms such as shrimp, crab, salmon and algae, and can not be synthesized by human body. It is the strongest antioxidant found in nature. Its antioxidant activity is 550 times that of vitamin E and 10 times that of beta-carotene, so it is known as the "king of antioxidants"!
Astaxanthin is a powerful carotenoid antioxidant found in seaweed, red yeast, and many plant and animal sources. Animal tests have shown that it lowers blood sugar and improves several indicators of diabetic metabolic syndrome. Can improve the high blood type model? Blood flow and vascular tension. In vitro studies have shown that it upregulates gap connexin 43, which can be used for chemical cancer prevention.
Astaxanthin is widely used in aquaculture, food, cosmetics and other fields as a functional pigment. It is mainly used as a feed additive for crustaceans such as fish, shrimp and crabs and poultry to improve the reproductive ability and survival rate of livestock and fish, improve health status, and optimize body color and meat quality.
Natural astaxanthin has been used as a food additive for food coloring, preservation and nutrition enhancement.
1. Do you accept sample orders?
We accept sample orders. We will make samples before mass production, and we will start mass production after the samples are passed. 100% inspection during production, random inspection before packaging.
2.What are your payment terms ?
We usually accept T/T, Western Union, USDT.
3. What is your minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order quantity is 1 kg. But usually we accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, on condition that 100% of the sample fee is paid.
4. Do you provide product reports?
Yes. We will give you the product analysis report before shipment.
5.When will it be delivered?
We will arrange the delivery of the order after confirming the receipt.