rac-Adonirubin

CAS: 4418-72-8

Ref. 3D-FA57669

Product Information

• Name: rac-Adonirubin
• Synonyms: (3RS)-3-Hydroxy-b,b-carotene-4,4'-dionePhoenicoxanthin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: rac-Adonirubin is a type strain that is used as a model system for the study of plant metabolism. It is an acidic pigment that belongs to the genus Astaxanthin. The hydroxyl group in rac-adonirubin has been shown to be important for its carotenoid activity, and it is believed to play a role in the regulation of astaxanthin synthesis. The dry weight of rac-adonirubin has been shown to be dependent on the presence of wild-type strains, suggesting that it may function as an antioxidant. Wild-type strains have also been shown to produce ketocarotenoids, which are related to xanthophylls found in plants.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 580.84 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₀H₅₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder