Canthaxanthin
4,4′-Diketo-β-carotene
Cantha
β-Carotene-4,4′-dione C40H52O2 Formula wt: 564.85
161g [514-78-3] 4C3C6403MU canthaxanthin
Cantha
β-Carotene-4,4′-dione C40H52O2 Formula wt: 564.85
161g [514-78-3] 4C3C6403MU canthaxanthin
DESCRIPTION
Canthaxanthin occurs as a dark, crystalline powder. It is soluble in chloroform, very slightly soluble in acetone, but insoluble in water. It melts at about 207°–212° with decomposition.