| Description | Fucoxanthin (all-trans-Fucoxanthin) is a carotenoid that occurs naturally in certain algae. It is found as an accessory pigment in the chloroplasts of brown algae and most other heterokonts, giving them a brown or olive-green color.It shows anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. |
| Synonyms | all-trans-Fucoxanthin |
| molecular weight | 658.91 |
| Molecular formula | C42H58O6 |
| CAS | 3351-86-8 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 48 mg/mL (72.84 mM) H2O: Insoluble |
| References | 1. Gammone MA, et al. Anti-obesity activity of the marine carotenoid fucoxanthin. Mar Drugs. 2015 Apr 13;13(4):2196-214. |
| Citations | 1. Zhu Q, Zhou Y, Wang H, et al.Fucoxanthin triggers ferroptosis in glioblastoma cells by stabilizing the transferrin receptor.Medical Oncology.2023, 40(8): 230. |