Fucoxanthin

Catalog Number	ACM3351868
CAS	3351-86-8
Structure
Description	Fucoxanthin is a naturally occurring compound found in brown seaweed, such as wakame, hijiki, and brown algae. It is a type of carotenoid and is known for its antioxidant properties. Fucoxanthin has been shown to have potential anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-obesity effects.
Synonyms	(3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S,6'R)-6',7'-Didehydro-5,6-epoxy-4',5',6,7-tetrahydro-3,3',5'-trihydroxy-,-caroten-8(5H)-one
IUPAC Name	[(1S,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-[(3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-18-[(1R,3S,6S)-3-hydroxy-1,5,5-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-6-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-17-oxooctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octaenylidene]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl] acetate
Molecular Weight	658.9
Molecular Formula	C42H58O6
Canonical SMILES	CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C(=O)CC12C(CC(CC1(O2)C)O)(C)C)C=CC=C(C)C=C=C3C(CC(CC3(C)O)OC(=O)C)(C)C
InChI	InChI=1S/C42H58O6/c1-29(18-14-19-31(3)22-23-37-38(6,7)26-35(47-33(5)43)27-40(37,10)46)16-12-13-17-30(2)20-15-21-32(4)36(45)28-42-39(8,9)24-34(44)25-41(42,11)48-42/h12-22,34-35,44,46H,24-28H2,1-11H3/b13-12+,18-14+,20-15+,29-16+,30-17+,31-19+,32-21+/t23,34-,35-,40+,41+,42-/m0/s1
InChI Key	SJWWTRQNNRNTPU-ABBNZJFMSA-N
Boiling Point	590.43 °C
Melting Point	166-168 °C
Purity	95%+
Density	1.09 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol
Appearance	Powder
Application	1. Fucoxanthin is a brown seaweed pigment that is used as a dietary supplement to promote weight loss. 2. It has anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. 3. Fucoxanthin may also have potential as a natural food preservative due to its antioxidant properties. 4. Studies have shown that fucoxanthin may improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar levels. 5. It has been found to have antibacterial and antiviral properties and may be useful in the development of new treatments for infections.
Complexity	1530
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	5
Exact Mass	658.42333957
Heavy Atom Count	48
Isomeric SMILES	C/C(=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(/C)\C(=O)C[C@]12[C@](O1)(C[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C=C3[C@](C[C@H](CC3(C)C)OC(=O)C)(C)O
Monoisotopic Mass	658.42333957
Physical State	Powder
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.360-1.362
Storage Conditions	Powder: -20°C for 3 years In solvent: -80°C for 2 years
Topological Polar Surface Area	96.4 Ų