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Cat. No.	Product Name	Target	Research Areas	Chemical Structure

HY-W750690

ζ-Carotene	Drug Derivative	Others
ζ-Carotene, a carotenoid, is a key intermediate in the carotenoid pathway. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750694

β-Cryptoxanthin palmitate	Drug Derivative	Others
β-Cryptoxanthin palmitate is a carotenoid, and is abundant in peels. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750691

Citranaxanthin	Drug Derivative	Others
Citranaxanthin is a carotenoid that can be isolated from Sea Hare Dolabella auriculari. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W719990

(6R)-δ-Carotene	Others	Others
(6R)-δ-Carotene is a carotenoid found in pummelo juice. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750681

(13Z)-Canthaxanthin 13-cis-Canthaxanthin	Drug Derivative	Others
(13Z)-Canthaxanthin (13-cis-Canthaxanthin) is a carotenoid that exists in salmon feds. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750677

7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is a major carotenoid found in Crown-of-Thorns Starfish. 7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is an oxidative metabolite of diatoxanthin. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W719977

Astacene	Drug Derivative	Others
Astacene is a major secondary carotenoid that can be extracted from the skin of the goldfish and other species. Astacene is an oxidative artifact of Astaxanthin (HY-B2163). Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750682

β-Carotene 5,6-epoxide	Drug Derivative	Others
β-Carotene 5,6-epoxide, a carotenoid, is a degradation product of β-carotene. β-Carotene 5,6-epoxide can be found in isolated chloroplasts. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W782321

β-Apo-12'-carotenal 12'-Apo-β-carotenal	Drug Derivative	Others
β-Apo-12'-carotenal (12'-Apo-β-carotenal) is a carotenoid derivative. β-Apo-12'-carotenal can be isolated from chili pepper fruits. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W720006

4,4'-Diapo-ω,ω-carotene-4,4'-dial	Drug Derivative	Others
4,4'-Diapo-ω,ω-carotene-4,4'-dial is a carotenoid pigment. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-D1290

Antheraxanthin	Fluorescent Dye	Others
Antheraxanthin, carotenoid, is a photoprotective pigment found in a chromophyte alga .

HY-W750675

Astaxanthin monopalmitate Astaxanthin palmitate	Drug Derivative	Others
Astaxanthin monopalmitate (Astaxanthin palmitate) is an esterified form of Astaxanthin (HY-B2163) (a carotenoid). Astaxanthin monopalmitate degradation resulted in a mixture of free and palmitate apo-astaxanthins. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W782495

Cucurbitaxanthin A Capsolutein	Drug Derivative	Others
Cucurbitaxanthin A (Capsolutein) is a peculiar carotenoid containing an 3,6-oxabicycloheptane end group. Cucurbitaxanthin A is a carotenoid pigment .

HY-W719989

γ-Carotene	Fungal	Others
γ-Carotene is a type of carotenoid, a naturally occurring pigment mainly found in certain plants .

HY-114849

Norflurazon SAN 9789	Herbicide	Others
Norflurazon (SAN 9789) is a bleaching herbicide. Norflurazon can block carotenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting phytoene desaturase activity .

HY-N11697

α-Cryptoxanthin	P-glycoprotein	Cancer
α-Cryptoxanthin is a natural carotenoid with anticancer effects. α-Cryptoxanthin inhibits multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) mediated efflux pump .

HY-N6677

β-Apo-8'-carotenal Apocarotenal	Cytochrome P450	Cancer
β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal), a provitamin A carotenoid, is an inducer of CYPlA1 and CYPlA2 in rat. β-Apo-8'-carotenal is present in many fruits and vegetables .

HY-N15637

Torularhodin	Apoptosis	Cancer
Torularhodin is a carotenoid with anti-cancer activity. Torularhodin induces apopotsis of tumor cells and can be used for the study of prostate cancer .

HY-108059

β-Cryptoxanthin (3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin	Endogenous Metabolite	Neurological Disease
β-Cryptoxanthin ((3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin), isolated from tangerines, red peppers, and pumpkin, is an oxygenated carotenoid and a potent antioxidant. β-Cryptoxanthin has an anti-stress effect .

HY-N9625

Violaxanthin	Photosystem II	Others
Violaxanthin is a carotenoid which can be biosynthesized from zeaxanthin with zeaxanthin epoxidase (ZEP) by way of antheraxanthin only in photosynthetic eukaryotes including higher plants and involved in the xanthophyll cycle to eliminate excessive light energy .

HY-120318

Zeaxanthin	Endogenous Metabolite	Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects .

HY-W750716

Lutein epoxide Taraxanthin; Lutein 5,6-epoxide	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
Lutein epoxide is a carotenoid. Lutein epoxide can be converted into Lutein (HY-N6947) under the action of light. Lutein epoxide can be used to study the photoprotection mechanism of plants .

HY-114849R

Norflurazon (Standard) SAN 9789 (Standard)	Herbicide Reference Standards	Others
Norflurazon (Standard) is the analytical standard of Norflurazon. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Norflurazon (SAN 9789) is a bleaching herbicide. Norflurazon can block carotenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting phytoene desaturase activity .

HY-W750707

4-Hydroxyechinenone	Drug Metabolite	Others
4-Hydroxyechinenone is a trace carotenoid present in the carapaces of crabs. 4-Hydroxyechinenone is also an intermediate in the metabolism of β-Carotene (HY-N0411) to Astaxanthin (HY-B2163) .

HY-N15440

Mutatochrome Citroxanthin	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite	Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Mutatochrome (Citroxanthin) is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in certain plants. Mutatochrome has antioxidant property to help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Mutatochrome can be used for anti-inflammatory and anticancer study .

HY-N7523

Neoxanthin	DNA/RNA Synthesis Apoptosis	Cancer
Neoxanthin is a major xanthophyll carotenoid and a precursor of the plant hormone abscisic acid in dark green leafy vegetables. Neoxanthin is a potent antioxidant and light-harvesting pigment. Neoxanthin induces apoptosis and has anticancer actions .

HY-174423

Iptriazopyrid NC-656	Herbicide	Others
Iptriazopyrid (NC-656) is an azole carboxamide herbicide targeting 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) with a K_i value of 24.3 nM for Arabidopsis HPPD and 33.3 nM for rice HPPD. Iptriazopyrid blocks plastoquinone and carotenoid synthesis, leading to weed chlorosis and death. Iptriazopyrid is promising for research of controlling weeds such as Echinochloa crus-galli in paddy fields .

HY-N10183

Crocin-4	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)	Neurological Disease
Crocin-4, a carotenoid constituent of saffron, is a potent and brain-penetrant antioxidant agent. Crocin-4 can inhibit the aggregation and the concomitant deposition of Aβ fibrils in the brain. Crocin-4 can be used for the research of Alzheimer's Disease. Crocin-4 also exhibits antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities .

HY-N6884

Bixin 1 Publications Verification	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Apoptosis	Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Bixin is an orally active carotenoid found in the seeds of Bixa orellana. Bixin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Bixin possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation .

HY-W750700

Dihydroxylycopene 1,1'-Dihydroxylycopene	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
Dihydroxylycopene is a polar carotenoid that is essential for photosynthesis in phototrophic bacteria. Dihydroxylycopene is an essential carotenoid in Phaeospirillum .

HY-W740803

15-cis-Phytofluene (15Z)-Phytofluene	Drug Intermediate Drug Isomer	Others
15-cis-Phytofluene is a cis-isomer of Phytofluene. 15-cis-Phytofluene is an acyclic carotenoid. 15-cis-Phytofluene acts as a biosynthetic intermediate in carotenoid biosynthesis .

HY-W750672

Astaxanthin dipalmitate	Drug Derivative	Others
Astaxanthin dipalmitate is a carotenoid. Astaxanthin dipalmitate can be used for pigmentation of rainbow trout and sea trout. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750703

3'-Epilutein Calthaxanthin	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
3'-Epilutein (Calthaxanthin) is a carotenoid that can be isolated from lichens .

HY-B1960

Canthaxanthin 3 Publications Verification E 161g; all-trans-Canthaxanthin	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite	Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.

HY-N12698

(9Z)-Antheraxanthin	Others	Others
(9Z)-Antheraxanthin is a carotenoid and can be isolated from K. antarctica .

HY-118247

Ro 14-6113	Drug Metabolite	Others
Ro 14-6113 is an inactive phenolic metabolite of the "carotenoid" Ro 15-0778, a form of vitamin A.

HY-118020A

Loliolid	Endogenous Metabolite	Metabolic Disease
Loliolide, a Carotenoid Metabolite, is a potential endogenous inducer of herbivore resistance. Loliolide also inhibits the seedling growth.

HY-N9371

Crocin IV Dicrocin	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
Crocin IV (Dicrocin), a crocetin glycoside, is a carotenoid pigment. Crocin IV has potent antioxidant activity .

HY-N0287

Lycopene Maximum Cited Publications 13 Publications Verification	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite	Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
Lycopene is naturally occurring carotenoids found in tomato, tomato products, and in other red fruits and vegetables; exhibits antioxidant effects.

HY-124385

Tunaxanthin	Biochemical Assay Reagents	Others
Tunaxanthin is a xanthophyll, exists in fruits of various tomato strains and their hybrid. Tunaxanthin is also a carotenoid present in fish .

HY-W750676

(rac./meso)-Astaxanthin AstaREAL; AstaXin; BioAstin	Endogenous Metabolite	Metabolic Disease
rac-Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found primarily in marine animals including shrimp and salmon. It is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant.

HY-W750709

Isozeaxanthin	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
Isozeaxanthin is a carotenoid that can be isolated from some Antarctic fish (e.g. species from the families Rajidae and Notothenidae) .

HY-W750726

7,8,7’,8’-Tetradehydroastaxanthin	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
7,8,7’,8’-Tetradehydroastaxanthin is a glycopeptide isolated from the carotenoid protein of red sea star (Asterias rubens) .

HY-N15683

3-Hydroxyechinenone	Biochemical Assay Reagents	Others
3-Hydroxyechinenone is a chromophore of the orange carotenoid protein (OCP). 3-Hydroxyechinenone is involved in the photoprotective mechanism of the photosynthetic apparatus of cyanobacteria .

HY-B1960R

Canthaxanthin (Standard) E 161g (Standard); all-trans-Canthaxanthin (Standard)	Reference Standards Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite	Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Canthaxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Canthaxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.

HY-W750708

Idoxanthin	Drug Metabolite	Metabolic Disease
Idoxanthin is a metabolite of Astaxanthin (HY-B2163). Idoxanthin is involved in the metabolic pathway of Carotenoids, and its formation and accumulation reflect the metabolic capacity and metabolic pathways of different fish species .

HY-121400

Hepaxanthin 5,6-Monoepoxy vitamin A; Vitamin A epoxide; 5,6-Epoxyretinol	Endogenous Metabolite	Others
Hepaxanthin (5,6-Monoepoxy vitamin A; Vitamin A epoxide; 5,6-Epoxyretinol) is an inactive carotenoid. Hepaxanthin is metabolite of 5,6-monoepoxyvitamin A aldehyde, and accumulates in liver .

HY-N2302

Fucoxanthin 5+ Cited Publications all-trans-Fucoxanthin	Bacterial PPAR c-Myc NO Synthase Caspase ERK	Infection Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Fucoxanthin (all-trans-Fucoxanthin) is a marine carotenoid and shows anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities .

HY-N9371R

Crocin IV (Standard) Dicrocin (Standard)	Reference Standards Endogenous Metabolite	Others
Crocin IV (Standard) is the analytical standard of Crocin IV. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Crocin IV (Dicrocin), a crocetin glycoside, is a carotenoid pigment. Crocin IV has potent antioxidant activity .

HY-N0912

Rehmannioside D	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)	Others
Rehmannioside D is a carotenoid glycoside. Rehmannioside D can be found in root extracts of Rehmannia glutinosa. Rehmannioside D has antioxidant activities. Rehmannioside D can be studied in research as a useful supplement for pharmaceutical products .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Type

HY-170473

Wheat germ oil	Surfactants
Wheat germ oil is an oil with nutritional value, especially its high Vitamin E content. Wheat germ oil is rich in health- beneficial bioactive compounds, such as phytosterols, tocopherols, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Category	Target	Chemical Structure

HY-W750690

ζ-Carotene	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Plants Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni Sapotaceae	Drug Derivative
ζ-Carotene, a carotenoid, is a key intermediate in the carotenoid pathway. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750694

β-Cryptoxanthin palmitate	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Plants Anacardium occidentaleL. Anacardiaceae	Drug Derivative
β-Cryptoxanthin palmitate is a carotenoid, and is abundant in peels. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750691

Citranaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Marine natural products Source classification Other marine organisms	Drug Derivative
Citranaxanthin is a carotenoid that can be isolated from Sea Hare Dolabella auriculari. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W719990

(6R)-δ-Carotene	Structural Classification Natural Products Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. Source classification Rutaceae Plants	Others
(6R)-δ-Carotene is a carotenoid found in pummelo juice. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750681

(13Z)-Canthaxanthin 13-cis-Canthaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Drug Derivative
(13Z)-Canthaxanthin (13-cis-Canthaxanthin) is a carotenoid that exists in salmon feds. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750677

7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Endogenous Metabolite
7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is a major carotenoid found in Crown-of-Thorns Starfish. 7,8-Didehydroastaxanthin is an oxidative metabolite of diatoxanthin. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W719977

Astacene	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Drug Derivative
Astacene is a major secondary carotenoid that can be extracted from the skin of the goldfish and other species. Astacene is an oxidative artifact of Astaxanthin (HY-B2163). Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W750682

β-Carotene 5,6-epoxide	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Drug Derivative
β-Carotene 5,6-epoxide, a carotenoid, is a degradation product of β-carotene. β-Carotene 5,6-epoxide can be found in isolated chloroplasts. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W782321

β-Apo-12'-carotenal 12'-Apo-β-carotenal	Structural Classification Natural Products Capsicum annuum L. Source classification Solanaceae Plants	Drug Derivative
β-Apo-12'-carotenal (12'-Apo-β-carotenal) is a carotenoid derivative. β-Apo-12'-carotenal can be isolated from chili pepper fruits. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-W720006

4,4'-Diapo-ω,ω-carotene-4,4'-dial	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Araucariaceae Plants Araucaria cunninghamii Mudie	Drug Derivative
4,4'-Diapo-ω,ω-carotene-4,4'-dial is a carotenoid pigment. Carotenoids are important biological active, and may regulate cellular differentiation, growth control, photooxidative protection, cell membrane stability, photosynthesis, vision process and nutrition .

HY-D1290

Antheraxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Fluorescent Dye
Antheraxanthin, carotenoid, is a photoprotective pigment found in a chromophyte alga .

HY-W782495

Cucurbitaxanthin A Capsolutein	Structural Classification Natural Products Capsicum annuum L. Source classification Solanaceae Plants	Drug Derivative
Cucurbitaxanthin A (Capsolutein) is a peculiar carotenoid containing an 3,6-oxabicycloheptane end group. Cucurbitaxanthin A is a carotenoid pigment .

HY-W719989

γ-Carotene	Structural Classification Natural Products Elaeagnaceae Source classification Hippophaë rhamnoides Plants	Fungal
γ-Carotene is a type of carotenoid, a naturally occurring pigment mainly found in certain plants .

HY-N11697

α-Cryptoxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Capsicum annuum L. Source classification Solanaceae Plants	P-glycoprotein
α-Cryptoxanthin is a natural carotenoid with anticancer effects. α-Cryptoxanthin inhibits multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) mediated efflux pump .

HY-N6677

β-Apo-8'-carotenal Apocarotenal	Other Terpenoids other families Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Source classification Plants Disease Research Fields Cancer	Cytochrome P450
β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal), a provitamin A carotenoid, is an inducer of CYPlA1 and CYPlA2 in rat. β-Apo-8'-carotenal is present in many fruits and vegetables .

HY-N15637

Torularhodin	Structural Classification Microorganisms Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification	Apoptosis
Torularhodin is a carotenoid with anti-cancer activity. Torularhodin induces apopotsis of tumor cells and can be used for the study of prostate cancer .

HY-108059

β-Cryptoxanthin (3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin	Other Terpenoids Structural Classification Capsicum annuum L. other families Neurological Disease Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Source classification Plants Solanaceae Endogenous metabolite Disease Research Fields	Endogenous Metabolite
β-Cryptoxanthin ((3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin), isolated from tangerines, red peppers, and pumpkin, is an oxygenated carotenoid and a potent antioxidant. β-Cryptoxanthin has an anti-stress effect .

HY-N9625

Violaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Viola tricolor L. Source classification Violaceae Plants	Photosystem II
Violaxanthin is a carotenoid which can be biosynthesized from zeaxanthin with zeaxanthin epoxidase (ZEP) by way of antheraxanthin only in photosynthetic eukaryotes including higher plants and involved in the xanthophyll cycle to eliminate excessive light energy .

HY-120318

Zeaxanthin	Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Source classification Erythrina melanacantha Taub. ex Harms Whitening Agent Endocrine diseases Plants Compositae Endogenous metabolite Food Research Other Terpenoids Immune System Disorder Microorganisms Terpenoids Disease markers Pigments Cosmetic Research Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields	Endogenous Metabolite
Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects .

HY-W750716

Lutein epoxide Taraxanthin; Lutein 5,6-epoxide	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Dracocephalum tanguticum Maxim. Plants Compositae	Endogenous Metabolite
Lutein epoxide is a carotenoid. Lutein epoxide can be converted into Lutein (HY-N6947) under the action of light. Lutein epoxide can be used to study the photoprotection mechanism of plants .

HY-W750707

4-Hydroxyechinenone	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Drug Metabolite
4-Hydroxyechinenone is a trace carotenoid present in the carapaces of crabs. 4-Hydroxyechinenone is also an intermediate in the metabolism of β-Carotene (HY-N0411) to Astaxanthin (HY-B2163) .

HY-N15440

Mutatochrome Citroxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Rosaceae Plants Rosa foetida Herrm.	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite
Mutatochrome (Citroxanthin) is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in certain plants. Mutatochrome has antioxidant property to help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Mutatochrome can be used for anti-inflammatory and anticancer study .

HY-N7523

Neoxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Classification of Application Fields Source classification Plants Food Research Agricultural Research Microorganisms other families Pigments Abscisic acid Phytohormone Disease Research Fields Cancer	DNA/RNA Synthesis Apoptosis
Neoxanthin is a major xanthophyll carotenoid and a precursor of the plant hormone abscisic acid in dark green leafy vegetables. Neoxanthin is a potent antioxidant and light-harvesting pigment. Neoxanthin induces apoptosis and has anticancer actions .

HY-N10183

Crocin-4	Crocus sativus Linn. Iridaceae Terpenoids Source classification Diterpenoids Plants	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Crocin-4, a carotenoid constituent of saffron, is a potent and brain-penetrant antioxidant agent. Crocin-4 can inhibit the aggregation and the concomitant deposition of Aβ fibrils in the brain. Crocin-4 can be used for the research of Alzheimer's Disease. Crocin-4 also exhibits antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities .

HY-N6884

Bixin 1 Publications Verification	Bixaceae Bixa orellana Linn. Classification of Application Fields Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification Pigments Plants Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Cancer Food Research	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Apoptosis
Bixin is an orally active carotenoid found in the seeds of Bixa orellana. Bixin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Bixin possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation .

HY-W750700

Dihydroxylycopene 1,1'-Dihydroxylycopene	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Endogenous Metabolite
Dihydroxylycopene is a polar carotenoid that is essential for photosynthesis in phototrophic bacteria. Dihydroxylycopene is an essential carotenoid in Phaeospirillum .

HY-W740803

15-cis-Phytofluene (15Z)-Phytofluene	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Rosaceae Plants Prunus armeniaca L.	Drug Intermediate Drug Isomer
15-cis-Phytofluene is a cis-isomer of Phytofluene. 15-cis-Phytofluene is an acyclic carotenoid. 15-cis-Phytofluene acts as a biosynthetic intermediate in carotenoid biosynthesis .

HY-W750703

3'-Epilutein Calthaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Peperomia cogniauxii Urb. Source classification Piperaceae Plants	Endogenous Metabolite
3'-Epilutein (Calthaxanthin) is a carotenoid that can be isolated from lichens .

HY-B1960

Canthaxanthin 3 Publications Verification E 161g; all-trans-Canthaxanthin	Other Terpenoids Structural Classification Microorganisms Animals Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Source classification Pigments Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Food Research	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite
Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.

HY-N12698

(9Z)-Antheraxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Others
(9Z)-Antheraxanthin is a carotenoid and can be isolated from K. antarctica .

HY-118020A

Loliolid	Natural Products Classification of Application Fields Source classification Metabolic Disease Plants Compositae Millettia usaramensis Taub. Disease Research Fields	Endogenous Metabolite
Loliolide, a Carotenoid Metabolite, is a potential endogenous inducer of herbivore resistance. Loliolide also inhibits the seedling growth.

HY-N9371

Crocin IV Dicrocin	Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Source classification Other Diseases Pigments Diterpenoids Lridaceae Plants Crocus sativus L. Disease Research Fields Food Research	Endogenous Metabolite
Crocin IV (Dicrocin), a crocetin glycoside, is a carotenoid pigment. Crocin IV has potent antioxidant activity .

HY-N0287

Lycopene Maximum Cited Publications 13 Publications Verification	Structural Classification Natural Products Classification of Application Fields Source classification Endocrine diseases Solanum lycopersicum L. Plants Endogenous metabolite Food Research Infection Human Gut Microbiota Metabolites Immune System Disorder Microorganisms Disease markers Pigments Solanaceae Disease Research Fields Cancer	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite
Lycopene is naturally occurring carotenoids found in tomato, tomato products, and in other red fruits and vegetables; exhibits antioxidant effects.

HY-124385

Tunaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Solanum lycopersicum L. Solanaceae Plants	Biochemical Assay Reagents
Tunaxanthin is a xanthophyll, exists in fruits of various tomato strains and their hybrid. Tunaxanthin is also a carotenoid present in fish .

HY-W750709

Isozeaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Endogenous Metabolite
Isozeaxanthin is a carotenoid that can be isolated from some Antarctic fish (e.g. species from the families Rajidae and Notothenidae) .

HY-W750726

7,8,7’,8’-Tetradehydroastaxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Endogenous Metabolite
7,8,7’,8’-Tetradehydroastaxanthin is a glycopeptide isolated from the carotenoid protein of red sea star (Asterias rubens) .

HY-N15683

3-Hydroxyechinenone	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Biochemical Assay Reagents
3-Hydroxyechinenone is a chromophore of the orange carotenoid protein (OCP). 3-Hydroxyechinenone is involved in the photoprotective mechanism of the photosynthetic apparatus of cyanobacteria .

HY-B1960R

Canthaxanthin (Standard) E 161g (Standard); all-trans-Canthaxanthin (Standard)	Other Terpenoids Structural Classification Microorganisms Animals Terpenoids Source classification	Reference Standards Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Endogenous Metabolite
Canthaxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Canthaxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.

HY-W750708

Idoxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Animals Source classification	Drug Metabolite
Idoxanthin is a metabolite of Astaxanthin (HY-B2163). Idoxanthin is involved in the metabolic pathway of Carotenoids, and its formation and accumulation reflect the metabolic capacity and metabolic pathways of different fish species .

HY-N2302

Fucoxanthin 5+ Cited Publications all-trans-Fucoxanthin	Structural Classification Natural Products Classification of Application Fields Anti-aging Marine natural products Source classification Whitening Agent Metabolic Disease Plants Food Research other families Sunscreen Marine algae Pigments Cosmetic Research Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Cancer	Bacterial PPAR c-Myc NO Synthase Caspase ERK
Fucoxanthin (all-trans-Fucoxanthin) is a marine carotenoid and shows anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities .

HY-N9371R

Crocin IV (Standard) Dicrocin (Standard)	Structural Classification Terpenoids Source classification Diterpenoids Lridaceae Plants Crocus sativus L.	Reference Standards Endogenous Metabolite
Crocin IV (Standard) is the analytical standard of Crocin IV. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Crocin IV (Dicrocin), a crocetin glycoside, is a carotenoid pigment. Crocin IV has potent antioxidant activity .

HY-N0912

Rehmannioside D	Structural Classification Iridoids Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Source classification Other Diseases Scrophulariaceae Plants Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaert.) Libosch. ex Fisch. et Mey Disease Research Fields	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Rehmannioside D is a carotenoid glycoside. Rehmannioside D can be found in root extracts of Rehmannia glutinosa. Rehmannioside D has antioxidant activities. Rehmannioside D can be studied in research as a useful supplement for pharmaceutical products .

HY-N15686

Torulene Torulin	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Apoptosis Androgen Receptor
Torulene (Torulin) is an orally active carotenoid with anti-cancer activity. Torulene inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of tumor cells via a mitochondrial signal pathway and the down-regulation of androgen receptor (AR) expression. Torulene can be used for the study of prostate cancer .

HY-W750719

Neurosporene	Structural Classification Natural Products Microorganisms Source classification	Endogenous Metabolite Drug Intermediate
Neurosporene is a carotenoid. Neurosporene is an intermediate in the synthesis of Lycopene (HY-N0287). Neurosporene can be isolated from date palm, Kocuria sp. GMA bacteria, and Anthurus archeri fungi. Neurosporene has antioxidant activity. Neurosporene can be used in the research of diseases such as cancer .

HY-W595136

(rac)-α-Carotene	Structural Classification Natural Products Leguminosae Ulex europaeus L. Source classification Plants	Endogenous Metabolite
(rac)-α-Carotene is the racemate of α-Carotene. α-Carotene is a carotenoid and potent antioxidant. Serum α-Carotene concentrations are inversely associated with the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality from all causes other than cardiovascular disease and cancer .

HY-N2302R

Fucoxanthin (Standard) all-trans-Fucoxanthin (Standard)	Structural Classification Natural Products other families Marine algae Marine natural products Source classification Plants	Reference Standards Bacterial PPAR c-Myc NO Synthase Caspase ERK
Fucoxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Fucoxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fucoxanthin (all-trans-Fucoxanthin) is a marine carotenoid and shows anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities .

HY-N0912R

Rehmannioside D (Standard)	Structural Classification Iridoids Terpenoids Source classification Scrophulariaceae Plants Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaert.) Libosch. ex Fisch. et Mey	Reference Standards Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Rehmannioside D (Standard) is the analytical standard of Rehmannioside D. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Rehmannioside D is a carotenoid glycoside. Rehmannioside D can be found in root extracts of Rehmannia glutinosa. Rehmannioside D has antioxidant activities. Rehmannioside D can be studied in research as a useful supplement for pharmaceutical products .

HY-W587784

Norbixin	Bixaceae Bixa orellana Linn. Structural Classification Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification Plants	PPAR
Norbixin is a carotenoid that has been found in B. orellana.It binds to PPARγ in a cell-free assay (Ki = 1.15 μM) . Norbixin attenuates hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, as well as decreases serum lipid levels and cardiac levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and glutathione (GSH) in a rat model of cardio-metabolic syndrome .

HY-113326

Phytoene trans-Phytoene	Structural Classification Natural Products Source classification Solanum lycopersicum L. Solanaceae Plants	Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Phytoene (trans-Phytoene) is a carotene pigment. Phytoene is the precursor of all carotenoids. Phytoene is the predominant PT isomer in most carotenogenic organisms. Phytoene can delay the skin tumors appearance and reduce their number in mice that are induced the tumors with UV-B light. Phytoene leads to protection against oxidative stress and malignant transformation. Phytoene inhibits the proliferation of breast cancer cells .

HY-N6884R

Bixin (Standard)	Bixaceae Bixa orellana Linn. Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification Plants	Reference Standards Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Apoptosis
Bixin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Bixin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications.Bixin is an orally active carotenoid found in the seeds of Bixa orellana. Bixin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Bixin possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.

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HY-N0411S4

β-Carotene-13C10

β-Carotene- ¹³C₁₀ (Provitamin A- ¹³C₁₀) is the ¹³C-labeled β-Carotene (HY-N0411). β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities .

HY-W778236

Norflurazon-13C,d3
Norflurazon- ¹³C,d₃ (SAN 9789- ¹³C,d₃) is the deuterium and ¹³C-labeled Norflurazon (HY-114849). Norflurazon (SAN 9789) is a bleaching herbicide. Norflurazon can block carotenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting phytoene desaturase activity .

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