Fucoxanthinol
SIAL/72723 - analytical standard
Synonym: all-trans-Fucoxanthinol
CAS Number: 7176-02-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O5
Molecular Weight: 616.87
MDL Number: MFCD18071622
Linear Formula: C40H56O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C40H56O5/c1-28(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | NZEPSBGUXWWWSI-VOPPYBPXSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | C/C(C=C=C1C(C)(C)C[C@H](O |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Fucoxanthinol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in rat plasma by chromatography-based techniques. |
| General description: | Fucoxanthinol belongs to the class of carotenoids. It is the primary metabolite of fucoxanthin, a major marine carotenoid isolated from edible brown seaweeds such as Undaria pinnatifida, Hijikia fusiformis, Laminaria japonica and Sargassum fulvellum with various biological functions. Fucoxanthinol is a compound of significant interest as it exhibits various physiological effects. It is a chemotherapeutic agent that is known to inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |

