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…

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: >=90.0% (HPLC) Storage: -20C Biochem Physiol Actions: Capsanthin is a potential nutraceutical, is found in green…