Short Description:
CAS number: 465-42-9
Molecular formula:C40H56O3
Molecular weight: 584.87
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | CAPSANTHIN |
| Other name | Paprika Extract,Vegetable oil;Paprika Extract |
| CAS No. | 465-42-9 |
| Color | Dark Red to Very Dark Brown |
| Form | Oil & Powder |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| Stability | Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Package | 25kg/Drum |
Description
Capsanthin is the major colouring compounds contained in the Paprika oleoresin, which is a kind of oil-soluble extract isolated from the fruits Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens, and is a colouring and/or flavouring in food products. As a pink pigment, Capsanthin is very abundant in peppers, accounting for 60% of the proportions of all flavonoids in the peppers. It has antioxidant properties, being able to help the body to scavenge the free radicals as well as inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
Capsanthin is a carotenoid that has been found in C. annuum and has diverse biological activities. It reduces hydrogen peroxide-induced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and phosphorylation of ERK and p38 and prevents hydrogen peroxide-induced inhibition of gap junction intercellular communication in WB-F344 rat liver epithelial cells. Capsanthin (0.2 mg/animal) reduces the number of colonic aberrant crypt foci and preneoplastic lesions in a rat model of N-methylnitrosourea-induced colon carcinogenesis. It also reduces ear edema in a mouse model of inflammation induced by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (TPA; ).
Main Function
Capsanthin has bright colors, strong coloring power, resistance to light, heat, acid, and alkali, and is not affected by metal ions; Soluble in fats and ethanol, it can also be processed into water-soluble or water dispersible pigments. This product is rich in β— Carotenoids and vitamin C have health benefits. Widely used in coloring various foods and pharmaceuticals such as aquatic products, meat, pastries, salads, canned goods, beverages, etc. It can also be used in the production of cosmetics.
