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Celaxanthin

Also known as (3'Z)-3',4'-Didehydro-beta,psi-caroten-3-ol

CAS 472-74-2Formula C40H54OMolar mass 550.87 g/mol
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Celaxanthin chemical structure, C40H54O, CAS 472-74-2
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
472-74-2
Formula
C40H54O
Molar mass
550.87 g/mol
HS code
290619
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Celaxanthin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Celaxanthin is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C40H54O and a molar mass of 550.87 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 472-74-2. The IUPAC name is 4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E,19E,21E)-3,7,12,16,20,24-hexamethylpentacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23-dodecaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E,19E,21E)-3,7,12,16,20,24-hexamethylpentacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23-dodecaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol
CAS number
472-74-2
Molecular formula
C40H54O
InChIKey
YYAZSYBBIFIQJT-DRTFDKPYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C40H54O/c1-31(2)17-13-20-34(5)23-15-25-35(6)24-14-21-32(3)18-11-12-19-33(4)22-16-26-36(7)27-28-39-37(8)29-38(41)30-40(39,9)10/h11-28,38,41H,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,20-13+,21-14+,22-16+,25-15+,28-27+,32-18+,33-19+,34-23+,35-24+,36-26+
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CC(O)CC1(C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C(C(CC(C1)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(C)C)/C)/C

Synonyms

  • (3'Z)-3',4'-Didehydro-beta,psi-caroten-3-ol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
550.87 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
550.4175 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
11.52calc.
Topological polar surface area
20.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
12calc.
Heavy atoms
41calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.35calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=CCCCC1

C1=CCCCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Cyclohexene ring system.

5,167 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Celaxanthin is traded under.

HS 2906.19Indicative HS code

Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other

World exports in 2024
$613M
+18.7% vs 2023, imports $606M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China34.2%
  2. India * partner reported10.1%
  3. Germany9.5%
Top importers
  1. United States19.8%
  2. Germany9.0%
  3. India * partner reported8.4%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Celaxanthin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Celaxanthin?

Celaxanthin is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C40H54O and a molar mass of 550.87 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 472-74-2. The IUPAC name is 4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E,19E,21E)-3,7,12,16,20,24-hexamethylpentacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23-dodecaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol.

What is the CAS number of Celaxanthin?

The CAS registry number of Celaxanthin is 472-74-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Celaxanthin?

The molecular formula of Celaxanthin is C40H54O and its molar mass is 550.87 g/mol.

What is Celaxanthin used for?

Known uses and roles of Celaxanthin include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Celaxanthin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Celaxanthin is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Celaxanthin?

Celaxanthin is usually classified under HS code 290619 (Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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