13-cis-Astaxanthin is an isomer of astaxanthin, a red-pigment ketocarotenoid. Astaxanthin is predominantly found in marine animals. It is utilized as a feed supplement in fish/crustacean farms and also finds applications in cosmetics/ pharmaceutical industries, as an antioxidant.
Synonyms: (3S,3'S,13-cis)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta, beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
Molecular Formula: C40H52O4
Molecular Weight: 596.84
Linear Structural Formula: C40H52O4
Purity: <=10% (all-trans-astaxanthin, HPLC); >=90.0% (HPLC)
Storage: -70C
Application: 13-cis-Astaxanthin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in different microalgae species and aquatic animals by chromatography-based techniques.