Description

Mytiloxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, a member of the xanthophyll family, with the CAS registry number 50906-61-1. This compound is valued for its potent antioxidant properties and its role as a natural colorant. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food supplement industries seeking natural, bioactive ingredients for functional formulations.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Utilized as an active ingredient in antioxidant formulations and vision health supplements.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into anti-aging serums, creams, and lotions for its skin-protective and free-radical scavenging benefits.
• Functional Food & Beverage: Serves as a natural colorant and functional additive in health-focused food and drink products.
• Aquaculture & Animal Feed: Used to enhance the coloration of farmed fish, shrimp, and ornamental birds, improving product marketability.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as a reference standard or an intermediate in research exploring carotenoid metabolism and bioactivity.
• Natural Pigment Production: Sourced as a high-value raw material for the extraction and purification of specialized natural dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mytiloxanthin
CAS No.	50906-61-1
Molecular Formula	C40H56O2
Molecular Weight	568.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Mytiloxanthin; (3R,3'R,6'R)-β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol; 3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,ε-carotene; alloxanthin; Pectenoxanthin; Crassostrea-xanthin; Marine carotenoid pigment
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Quality Control

Our Mytiloxanthin is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant standards for natural ingredients used in food, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, is provided with each batch to guarantee supply reliability and product consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-orange to brown powder
Identification (HPLC/UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 90% (Total carotenoids as Mytiloxanthin)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g

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