Canthaxanthin
Canthaxanthin is known mainly as the natural pigment of the orange-yellow Chanterelle mushroom, but also occurs in various lower animals, some crustaceans, insects, fishes and birds. Besides its pigmentation properties, Canthaxanthin has various physiological functions and can be converted into vitamin A in case of deficiency.
Other name: 2,4,4-Trimethyl-3-[3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxo-1-cyclohexenyl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one
CAS NO.: 514-78-3
MF: C40H52O2
MW: 564.84
EINECS NO.: 208-187-2
Apperance:red fine powder
Testing Method:UV,TLC
Specification:
| Items |
Specification |
Results |
| Appearance |
violet-red to red-violet free-flowing powder |
violet-red free-flowing powder |
| Identification |
UV: The max. absorption value at 468~472nm |
complies |
| Loss on drying |
≤8% |
4.7% |
| Assay(C40H52O2,UV) |
≥10% |
12.1% |
| Particle size |
100% through 0.84mm sieve(20mesh) |
100% |
| Pb |
≤10mg/kg |
<0.05mg/kg |
| Total plate count |
<3000cfu/g |
complies |
| Mold |
<1000cfu/g |
complies |
| Salmonella |
negative/25g |
complies |
Carophyll Yellow
Carophyll Yellow is added to the feed of the colorants. Main ingredients for blister beetle xanthine, corn starch, yellow dextrin, sucrose, ethoxy quinoline, palm ascorbic acid ester, etc. Mainly used in egg yolks, eating poultry, salmon and colored crustaceans, widely used in feedstuff industry.
Specification:
| Items |
Specification |
Results |
| Appearance |
red-brown/brown-red free flowing powder |
complies |
| Loss on drying |
≤8.0% |
6.0% |
| Apocarotenoic ester content |
≥10% |
10.2% |
| Fineness |
Through sieve 20 USP 100~100% |
100% |
| |
Through sieve 40 USP ≥90% |
100% |
| |
Through sieve 100 USP ≤20% |
4% |
Package: As your request.
Storage Situation: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container. Keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored.
Delivery: Within two weeks after receiving your prepayment.
Service we can provide:
1. Mixed container, we can mix different items in one container.
2. Quality control, before shipment, free sample for test. After shipment, keep sample for 3 years
3. Prompt shipment with professional documents
4. Packing as your request, with photo before shipment.
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