Canthaxanthin

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Cat No.

CEGZ-50273

Description

Canthaxanthin is a red keto-carotenoid found in birds, fish, fungi, algae, and insects, supplied here in microencapsulated form for feed applications.

Applications

Poultry feed pigmentation
Aquaculture feed
Feed antioxidant

Appearance

Reddish powder or granules

Product Overview

In the poultry industry it is used to enhance egg yolk color and for skin coloring of broilers. Beyond its coloring function, canthaxanthin is an antioxidant that, like vitamins C and E, helps protect body cells from free-radical damage. Microencapsulation keeps the product stable in feed.

Form

Powder

CAS_No

514-78-3

Molecular Weight

564.84

Purity

1%, 10%

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperature; use promptly after opening. Shelf life: 24 months.

Synonyms

Canthaxanthine
β,β-Carotene-4,4'-dione

Molecular Formula

C40H52O2

Notes

For research and development use only.

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For research and industrial use only. Not intended for personal medicinal use. Certain food-grade products are suitable for formulation development in food and related applications.

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