Description

Canthaxanthin is a naturally occurring keto-carotenoid pigment renowned for its vibrant red-orange color. This compound is a critical ingredient for achieving consistent and stable coloration in a wide range of products. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the animal feed, food, and cosmetic industries where precise color control is essential for product quality and consumer appeal.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: Used as a pigmenter in poultry feed to enhance the golden-yellow color of egg yolks and the skin of broilers.
• Food Coloring: Employed as a color additive (E161g) in products such as sauces, beverages, and confectionery to provide an appealing red-orange hue.
• Aquaculture: Incorporated into fish feed, particularly for salmon and trout, to produce the desirable pink-red flesh color.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a colorant in lipsticks, blushes, and other makeup products.
• Dietary Supplements: Used in nutraceutical formulations for its antioxidant properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a coloring agent in tablets and capsules for brand identification and aesthetic purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Canthaxanthin
CAS No.	514-78-3
Molecular Formula	C40H52O2
Molecular Weight	564.84 g/mol
Synonyms	β,β-Carotene-4,4'-dione; Food Orange 8; CI 40850; E 161g; Cantaxanthin; Carophyll Red; Roxanthin Red 10; 4,4'-Diketo-β-carotene
EINECS	208-187-2

Quality Control

Our Canthaxanthin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets relevant specifications for purity, color strength, and safety, including compliance with standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and EU regulations for food additives. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere after opening. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Solvent Residue	Meets requirement

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.