SHEET /m/astaxanthin · PubChem CID 5281224 · CAS 472-61-7 · REV 2026.07
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Astaxanthin from source
C40H52O4 · 596.8 g/mol
Ovoester · all-trans-Astaxanthin · BioAstin · AstaREAL
chemical compound often used to color trout to look like salmon
CategoryNutrient
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
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Where you'll find it
Not yet mapped to everyday foods or products.
Toxicity & hazards
H413from source
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