CAS 514-78-3

Canthaxanthin

Carotenoid for egg-yolk and broiler skin pigmentation.

Overview

Canthaxanthin is part of SAC’s Feed Additives range, in Carotenoids. It is supplied as a Powder.

Carotenoid for egg-yolk and broiler skin pigmentation.

Feed Additives · Carotenoids

Technical information

CAS number514-78-3
EC number208-187-2
Molecular formula C 40 H 52 O 2
Molecular weight564.8 g/mol
HS heading3204
Physical formPowder

Applications and documentation

Used in

  • Animal Nutrition & Feed

Industries

Synonyms

  • E161g
  • Canthaxanthine
  • Orobronze
  • Carophyll Red
  • Food orange 8
  • Roxanthin Red 10
  • 4,4'-Dioxo-beta-carotene
  • CI 40850
  • KANTAKISANTIN
  • INS NO.161G
  • INS-161G
  • E-161G

SDS and TDS are available on request.

Common questions

What applications is this product used for?

Carotenoid for egg-yolk and broiler skin pigmentation.

Which grades or packaging options can SAC source?

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