Product Name: Canthaxanthin
Other Name: Roxanthin
CAS No.:514-78-3
Molecular Formula: C40H52O2
Molecular weight: 564.84
Appearance: Violet-red to reddish-violet powder.
Assay: ≥10%
Canthaxanthin CAS 514-78-3
Description
Canthaxanthin Quick Details
Product Name: Canthaxanthin
Other Name: Roxanthin
CAS No.: 514-78-3
Molecular Formula: C40H52O2
Molecular weight: 564.84
Appearance: Violet-red to reddish-violet powder.
Assay: ≥10%
Typical Properties
| Item | MOA | Standard |
| Appearance | Visual observation | Violet-red to reddish-violet powder. |
| Loss on drying | ChP0831 | ≤8.0% |
| Particle Size | ChP0982 | 100% through 20 mesh |
| ≥85% through 40 mesh | ||
| ≤15% through 100 mesh | ||
| Heavy metals(Pb) | AA | ≤0.001% |
| Microbial test | GB/T13093 | ≤1000cfu/g(Aerobic) bacteria count) |
| GB/T13092 | ≤100cfu/g(Fungi and yeast) | |
| GB/T13091 | ≤0.3MPN/g(Coliform bacteria) | |
| Assay | UV | ≥10% |
Application
1. Application of animal coloring Mainly used for skin coloring and egg yolk coloring of poultry. It is better deposited by the gastrointestinal mucosal epithelial cells in tissues such as subcutaneous and yolk, which significantly deepens the egg yellow color of the birds and improves the skin color of the birds.
2, the application of cosmetics Canthaxanthin is a very safe edible pigment, its color is bright, giving a happy and pleasant feeling, added to cosmetics, can achieve a more ideal color effect.
3, the application of medical treatment Mainly apply its better antioxidant capacity, reduce free radicals in the human body, thereby playing a role in anti-oxidation and anti-aging, prevention of cardiovascular disease, improvement of immunity and anti-cancer.
Packing
BAG
Storage
Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Keep the container sealed.