capsanthin

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capsanthin structure	Common Name	capsanthin
	CAS Number	465-42-9	Molecular Weight	584.871
	Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	726.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₆O₃	Melting Point	177-178ºC
	MSDS	N/A	Flash Point	407.2±29.4 °C

Use of capsanthin

Capsanthin is a carotenoid that has been found in C. annuum. Capsanthin has antioxidant[1]、antitumor[2] and anti-inflammatory[3] effects.

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name	capsanthin
Synonym	More Synonyms

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description	Capsanthin is a carotenoid that has been found in C. annuum. Capsanthin has antioxidant[1]、antitumor[2] and anti-inflammatory[3] effects.
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Cancer Signaling Pathways >> Protein Tyrosine Kinase/RTK >> ROS Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology
References	[1]. Kim JS, et al. Red paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) and its main carotenoids, capsanthin and β-carotene, prevent hydrogen peroxide-induced inhibition of gap-junction intercellular communication. Chem Biol Interact. 2016 Jul 25;254:146-55. [2]. Narisawa T, et al. Prevention of N-methylnitrosourea-induced colon carcinogenesis in rats by oxygenated carotenoid capsanthin and capsanthin-rich paprika juice. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 2000 Jun;224(2):116-22. [3]. Horie S, et al. Purified canola lutein selectively inhibits specific isoforms of mammalian DNA polymerases and reduces inflammatory response. Lipids. 2010 Aug;45(8):713-21.

Description

Capsanthin is a carotenoid that has been found in C. annuum. Capsanthin has antioxidant[1]、antitumor[2] and anti-inflammatory[3] effects.

Related Catalog

Research Areas >> Cancer

Signaling Pathways >> Protein Tyrosine Kinase/RTK >> ROS

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

References

[1]. Kim JS, et al. Red paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) and its main carotenoids, capsanthin and β-carotene, prevent hydrogen peroxide-induced inhibition of gap-junction intercellular communication. Chem Biol Interact. 2016 Jul 25;254:146-55.

[2]. Narisawa T, et al. Prevention of N-methylnitrosourea-induced colon carcinogenesis in rats by oxygenated carotenoid capsanthin and capsanthin-rich paprika juice. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 2000 Jun;224(2):116-22.

[3]. Horie S, et al. Purified canola lutein selectively inhibits specific isoforms of mammalian DNA polymerases and reduces inflammatory response. Lipids. 2010 Aug;45(8):713-21.

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	726.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	177-178ºC
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₆O₃
Molecular Weight	584.871
Flash Point	407.2±29.4 °C
Exact Mass	584.422974
PSA	57.53000
LogP	9.90
Vapour Pressure	0.0±5.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.563
InChIKey	VYIRVAXUEZSDNC-RDJLEWNRSA-N
SMILES	CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC(=O)C1(C)CC(O)CC1(C)C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CC(O)CC1(C)C

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

capsanthin MSDS(Chinese)

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HS Code	3203001990

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor 6
CAS#:118829-40-6 (R)-4-ethynyl-3... CAS#:395089-68-6 ethyl (2E,4E)-5... CAS#:395089-69-7 ethyl (2E,4E)-5... CAS#:395089-70-0 (2E,4E)-ethyl 5...
CAS#:6033-82-5 (3R,3'S,5'R)-3,... CAS#:80779-34-6 neocapsanthin B''
DownStream 0

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HS Code	3203001990

This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS

Name: Primary high throughput screening by co-culture imaging for identification hits as a ...
Source: 23209
Target: N/A
External Id: UIHTS20180925

Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of Polymerase Kappa
Source: NCGC
Target: DNA polymerase kappa [Homo sapiens]
External Id: PolK100

Name: Spectrum HTS for Inhibitors of Aerobactin Synthetase IucA
Source: 23265
Target: IucA Synthetase from hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae hvKP1
External Id: IucA Pilot Assay Spectrum Library

Name: A Validation Screen to Identify Compounds that Suppress the Growth of Human Colon Tum...
Source: SRMLSC
Target: N/A
External Id: BCAT SD DP Set

Name: Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B3-transfected CHO cells at an equimo...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3
External Id: CHEMBL3039491

Name: Cell-based high throughput primary assay to identify activators of GPR151
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor 151; AltName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor PGR7; AltName: Full=GPCR-2037; AltName: Full=Galanin receptor 4; AltName: Full=Galanin-receptor-like protein; Short=GalRL
External Id: GPR151_PHUNTER_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT

Name: The chemical genetic matrix (CGM) dataset as reported in Wildenhain et al. (2015) Pre...
Source: 11924
Target: N/A
External Id: CGM data for Cell Systems paper Dec 2015

Name: Human Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD) Inhibitor Screening
Source: 11827
Target: Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase
External Id: 6PGD_Inhibitor_Screening_2015_09

Name: Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B1-transfected CHO cells at an equimo...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1
External Id: CHEMBL3039488

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This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

(3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-b,k-caroten-6'-one

capsanthin

Paprika Extract,Vegetable oil

Paprika Extract

(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-19-[(4R)-4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl]-1-[(1R,4S)-4-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl]-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonadecanonaen-1-one

(3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6'-one

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the uses of capsanthin?

A: Main uses of capsanthin: Capsanthin is a carotenoid that has been found in C. annuum. Capsanthin has antioxidant[1]、antitumor[2] and anti-inflammatory[3] effects.

Q: What is the molecular formula of capsanthin?

A: Molecular formula of capsanthin is C40H56O3.

Q: What is the molecular weight of capsanthin?

A: Molecular weight of capsanthin is 584.871.

Q: What is the melting point of capsanthin?

A: Melting point of capsanthin is 177-178ºC.

Q: What is the CAS number of capsanthin?

A: CAS number of capsanthin is 465-42-9.

Q: What is the LogP of capsanthin?

A: LogP of capsanthin is 9.90.

Q: What is the English name of capsanthin?

A: The English name of capsanthin is capsanthin.

Q: What English synonyms does capsanthin have?

A: English synonyms of capsanthin: (3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-b,k-caroten-6'-one, capsanthin, Paprika Extract,Vegetable oil, Paprika Extract, (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-19-[(4R)-4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl]-1-[(1R,4S)-4-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl]-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonadecanonaen-1-one, (3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6'-one.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of capsanthin?

A: Polar surface area (PSA) of capsanthin is 57.53000.

Q: What are the upstream materials of capsanthin?

A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of capsanthin: 118829-40-6;395089-68-6;395089-69-7;395089-70-0;6033-82-5;80779-34-6.

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