Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Haematococcus pluvialis biomass (up to 7% astaxanthin) is a microalgal extract produced via two-stage cultivation. The core active pigment, astaxanthin, possesses the molecular formula C40H52O4 and CAS No. 472-61-7. This natural ketocarotenoid is harvested from stress-induced algal cysts.
Store in cool, dark conditions below 25°C under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Avoid direct sunlight exposure during handling. Not approved as a standalone pharmaceutical drug; regulatory compliance varies by jurisdiction for ingestible forms.