Capsanthin, also known as the red pepper carotenoid, is one of the major color pigments of paprika oleoresin, an oil-soluble extract, isolated from the fruits of Capsicum annum Linn or Capsicum frutescens. It is widely used as a color additive in food industries across the globe. The photoprotective effect of capsanthin protects human dermal fibroblasts against UVB induced DNA damage.
Synonyms: (3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,kappa-caroten-6'-one
Molecular Formula: C40H56O3
Molecular Weight: 584.87
Linear Structural Formula: C40H56O3
Purity: >=95.0% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Application: Capsanthin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in red pepper powder, red pepper fruits, paprika and oleoresin using chromatography techniques.