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Salmoxanthin

Also known as (3S,3'S,5R,6S,6'R)-5,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydro-beta,epsilon-carotene-3,3',6'-triol, beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3',6'-triol, 5,6-epoxy-5,6-dihydro-, (3S,3'S,5R,6S,6'R)-, Salmoxanthin/ Trollixanthin

CAS 75138-59-9Formula C40H56O4Molar mass 600.88 g/mol
Salmoxanthin chemical structure, C40H56O4, CAS 75138-59-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
75138-59-9
Formula
C40H56O4
Molar mass
600.88 g/mol
HS code
291090
Category
Screening compounds

What is Salmoxanthin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

salmoxanthin has been reported in Oncorhynchus keta.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(1R,4S)-1-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-diol
CAS number
75138-59-9
Molecular formula
C40H56O4
UNII
N763NE4BYH
InChIKey
SVQBXFMDOMCWNO-ANLGSCMUSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C40H56O4/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-39(43)33(5)25-34(41)26-36(39,6)7)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-40-37(8,9)27-35(42)28-38(40,10)44-40/h11-25,34-35,41-43H,26-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t34-,35+,38-,39+,40+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC1(O)C(C)=CC(O)CC1(C)C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC12OC1(C)CC(O)CC2(C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C[C@H](CC([C@@]1(/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/[C@]23[C@](O2)(C[C@H](CC3(C)C)O)C)/C)/C)O)(C)C)O

Synonyms

  • (3S,3'S,5R,6S,6'R)-5,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydro-beta,epsilon-carotene-3,3',6'-triol
  • beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3',6'-triol, 5,6-epoxy-5,6-dihydro-, (3S,3'S,5R,6S,6'R)-
  • Salmoxanthin/ Trollixanthin
  • (3S,5R,6S,3'S,6'R)-5,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydro-beta,epsilon-carotene-3,3',6'-triol
  • (3S,3'S,5'R,6R,6'S)-4,5-Didehydro-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-5',6'-epoxy-beta,beta-carotene-3,3',6-triol
  • (3S,3a(2)S,5R,6S,6a(2)R)-5,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydro-I(2),Imicro-carotene-3,3a(2),6a(2)-triol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
600.88 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
600.4179 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.73calc.
Topological polar surface area
73.22 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
44calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.5calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
5calc.
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, C(=CC=CC=CC=CC=CC12CCCCC1O2)C=CC=CC=CC=CC1C=CCCC1

C(=CC=CC=CC=CC=CC12CCCCC1O2)C=CC=CC=CC=CC1C=CCCC1

3 rings, 31 atoms.

1 other chemical share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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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 Salmoxanthin is traded under.

HS 2910.90Indicative HS code

Epoxides with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…

World exports in 2024
$467M
−2.9% vs 2023, imports $501M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Netherlands24.5%
  2. China19.7%
  3. Japan18.8%
Top importers
  1. United States17.6%
  2. Germany16.3%
  3. China10.8%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Salmoxanthin, based on the data on this page

What is Salmoxanthin?

salmoxanthin has been reported in Oncorhynchus keta.

What is the CAS number of Salmoxanthin?

The CAS registry number of Salmoxanthin is 75138-59-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Salmoxanthin?

The molecular formula of Salmoxanthin is C40H56O4 and its molar mass is 600.88 g/mol.

What is Salmoxanthin used for?

Known uses and roles of Salmoxanthin include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Salmoxanthin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Salmoxanthin 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 Salmoxanthin?

Salmoxanthin is usually classified under HS code 291090 (Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring, and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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