Canthaxanthin

HCID 5281227CAS 514-78-3

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Basic information

Standard SMILES: CC1=C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C(=O)CCC2(C)C)C(C)(C)CCC1=O
InChIKey: FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N
Molecular formula: C40H52O2
Average molar mass: 564.854 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass: 564.3967309

Names & identifiers

Preferred name: Canthaxanthin
IUPAC: beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione
English name: Canthaxanthin
Molecular formula: C40H52O2
Molecular weight: 564.85

Names & synonyms

CANTHAXANTHINEorobronzecantaxanthincarophyllredE 161 GCI 40850ROXANTHINl-orange7AphanicinEuglenanone

Database identifiers

CAS: 514-78-3
PubChem CID: 5281227
DTXSID: DTXSID0022727
ChEMBL: CHEMBL1329004
ChEBI: CHEBI:3362
UNII: 4C3C6403MU
EC Number: 208-187-2
Nikkaji: J6.290A

Properties

Physicochemical properties

Melting point: 217 · 217~218℃
Boiling point: 717 · 717.0±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Density: 1.003 · 1.003±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.: -20 °C · -20°C
solubility: Chloroform (Slightly)
form: Solid
color: Very Dark Red to Black
biological source: synthetic
λmax: 465 nm±5 · λ: 465 nm±5 nm Amax
Merck: 13 · 13,1758
BRN: 1898520 · 1898520
Stability: Light Sensitive
Major Application: food and beverages
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions: COLORANT
InChIKey: FDSDTBUPSURDBL-DKLMTRRASA-N
SMILES: CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C(=O)CCC1(C)C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C2=C(C)C(=O)CCC2(C)C
LogP: 9.526 · 9.526 (est)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): CANTHAXANTHIN
FDA 21 CFR: 73.1075 · 73.1075; 73.75
CAS DataBase Reference: 514 · 514-78-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores: 1 · 1
FDA UNII: 4 C3C6403MU · 4C3C6403MU
UNSPSC Code: 85151701 · 85151701
NACRES: 32 · NA.32
Hazard statements: 412 · H412
Precautionary statements: 273 · P273-P501
PPE: 95 · Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
WGK Germany: nwg
RTECS: 330000 · FI0330000
Storage Class: 11 · 11 - Combustible Solids

Safety & regulation

Safety data

PPE: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
wgk: nwg
rtecs: FI0330000
Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard statements: H412
Precautionary statements: P273-P501

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 4 items

UsesAntioxidant immune to promote

UsesPermissible color additive for food and drugs (exempt from certification): Fed. Regist. 34, no. 5 (Jan. 8, 1969). Oral suntanning agent.

UsesCanthaxanthin is a synthetic red colorant that is the carotenoid of most intense red color. it is available in oil-soluble, oil-dispersible, and water-dispersible forms. it has fair ph, heat, light, and chemical stability with a low tinctorial strength. unlike the carotenoids beta- carotene and beta-apo-8-carotenal, it does not possess vitamin a activity. maximum usage level is 66 ppm. uses include carbonated soft drinks, salad dressing, and spaghetti sauce.

General DescriptionCanthaxanthin (red diketocarotenoid or 4, 4′-diketo-β-carotene), is a common xanthophyll found naturally in microorganisms and marine organisms, as well as in certain animals. It acts as an antioxidant in living organisms. The potential antioxidant activity of canthaxanthin is due to the presence of conjugated double bonds in its structure. It finds applications in various fields including poultry, fishery, cosmetics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. In food industries, canthaxanthin can be used as a coloring agent.