4-(3,4-Dihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one

CAS: 875666-39-0

Ref. 3D-AKB66639

Produktinformation

• Name: 4-(3,4-Dihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
• Marke: Biosynth
• Beschreibung: 4-(3,4-Dihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one is a ketocarotenoid, which is a class of natural pigments found in various plants, algae, and bacteria. This compound is more commonly known as astaxanthin. It is a secondary metabolite produced by microalgae, particularly Haematococcus pluvialis, and accumulates in the tissues of marine organisms such as salmon and shrimp, giving them their characteristic color.

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 224.3 g/mol
• Formel: C₁₃H₂₀O₃
• Reinheit: Min. 95%