13-cis-Astaxanthin

Name: 13-cis-Astaxanthin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035803

About 13-cis-Astaxanthin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 13-cis-Astaxanthin, an impurity of Astaxanthin registered under CAS number 113085-05-5. With the molecular formula C40H52O4, it has a molar mass of 596.8 g/mol. It is also known as Astaxanthin, (13Z)- or (13Z)-astaxanthin.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Astaxanthin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 13-cis-Astaxanthin is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	13-cis-Astaxanthin
Catalogue No.	VQ-035803
CAS Number	113085-05-5
IUPAC name	(6S)-6-hydroxy-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11Z,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
Molecular formula	C₄₀H₅₂O₄
Molecular weight	596.8 g/mol
Exact mass	596.3866
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-SODZLZBXSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1=O)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C2=C(C(=O)[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)/C)/C
PubChem CID	91827159

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	10.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 13-cis-Astaxanthin?

The CAS Registry Number of 13-cis-Astaxanthin is 113085-05-5. It is also known as Astaxanthin, (13Z)-, beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-, (3S,3'S,13-cis)-, 13-Cis astaxanthin (constituent of astaxanthin esters).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 13-cis-Astaxanthin?

13-cis-Astaxanthin has the molecular formula C40H52O4 and a molecular weight of 596.8 g/mol.

What is 13-cis-Astaxanthin used for?

13-cis-Astaxanthin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Astaxanthin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 13-cis-Astaxanthin can I order?

We supply 13-cis-Astaxanthin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 13-cis-Astaxanthin?

Yes. Every lot of 13-cis-Astaxanthin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 13-cis-Astaxanthin be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 13-cis-Astaxanthin worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.