Fucoxanthin

• CAT Number: R063712
• CAS Number: 3351-86-8
• Molecular Formula: C42H58O6
• Molecular Weight: 658.9
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°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+/t2
• InChIKey: SJWWTRQNNRNTPU-XJUZQKKNSA-N
• SMILES: C/C(C=C=C1C(C)(C)C[C@H](OC(C)=O)C[C@]1(O)C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C(C[C@@]2(O3)[C@@]3(C)C[C@@H](O)CC2(C)C)=O

Fucoxanthin(CAT: R063712) is a natural carotenoid pigment that is found in various types of brown seaweed, such as wakame and hijiki. It gives these seaweeds their characteristic brownish color. Fucoxanthin has been studied for its potential health benefits, including its anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory effects. It is believed to exert these effects by stimulating the expression of genes involved in fat metabolism and inflammation, as well as by increasing energy expenditure. Fucoxanthin has also been shown to have antioxidant properties, which may contribute to its potential health benefits. It is used as a dietary supplement and is also being investigated as a potential ingredient in functional foods and cosmetics.

Reference

1.Maeda, H.,Hosokawa, M.,Sashima, T., et al. Fucoxanthin from edible seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida, shows antiobesity effect through UCP1 expression in white adipose tissues. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 332, 392-397 (2005).