Astaxanthin dipalmitate is the 3,3'-dipalmitate diester of astaxanthin, 3,3'-bis(hexadecanoyloxy)-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione (CAS 112421-21-3; C72H112O6; molecular weight 1073.68), in which both ring hydroxyl groups are acylated with palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid. It corresponds to the fatty-acid esters in which astaxanthin naturally occurs in marine and algal biomass, and is supplied as a single, characterized diester species rather than the mixed mono- and di-esters of the algal oleoresin or the free, unesterified synthetic grade. Its molecular weight is nearly double that of the free carotenoid, so the astaxanthin backbone accounts for a correspondingly smaller fraction of the total mass. It is a lipophilic, oil-dispersible material. We manufacture it into softgels and powders.
- Softgel
- Polveri
Applications
Single-ingredient carotenoid supplements, multivitamins and softgels.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified GMP system
Other forms of Astaxanthin
Natural Astaxanthin (Haematococcus)
(3S,3'S)-3,3'-dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione
- CAS
- 472-61-7
- Formula
- C40H52O4
- Vegano
- Senza glutine
- Non OGM
Synthetic Astaxanthin
3,3'-dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione (rac-, stereoisomer mixture)
- CAS
- 7542-45-2
- Formula
- C40H52O4
- Vegano
- Senza glutine
- Non OGM