7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin - CAS 19866-02-5

7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is the primary carotenoid found in the crown-of-thorns starfish. It is an oxidized metabolite of diatoxanthin. Carotenoids are crucial for biological activity and may play roles in regulating cell differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, membrane stability, photosynthesis, visual processes, and nutrition.

Endogenous Metabolite

Metabolism

19866-02-05

C40H50O4

594.82

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-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product