Inactive / Discontinued
ASTAXANTHIN
UNII 8XPW32PR7I
Substance Identification & Data
This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Astaxanthin, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 8XPW32PR7I.
Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 472-61-7 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 18451. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.
Detailed Substance Profile
Preferred Name
ASTAXANTHIN
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
8XPW32PR7I
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C40H52O4 International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
MQZIGYBFDRPAKN-UWFIBFSHSA-N Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=1C(C[C@@H](C(C1C)=O)O)(C)C)\C)\C)/C)/C)\C=2C(C[C@@H](C(C2C)=O)O)(C)C
Synonyms and Nomenclature
This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Astaxanthin. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.
FDA Official Name
ASTAXANTHIN
Common Names & Synonyms
(3S,3'S)-3,3'-DIHYDROXY-.BETA.,.BETA.-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE
.BETA.,.BETA.-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE, 3,3'-DIHYDROXY-, (3S,3'S)-
3,3'-DIHYDROXY-4,4'-DIKETO-.BETA.-CAROTENE
ALL-TRANS-ASTAXANTHIN
ASTAXANTHIN (CONSTITUENT OF ASTAXANTHIN ESTERS) [DSC]
ASTAXANTHIN [HSDB]
ASTAXANTHIN [MART.]
ASTAXANTHIN [MI]
ASTAXANTHIN [USP-RS]
ASTAXANTHIN [VANDF]
ASTAXANTHIN [WHO-DD]
OVOESTER
Brand / Trade Names
ASTAREAL
BIOASTIN
Technical Codes
NSC-635689
NDC Products Containing ASTAXANTHIN
This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory:
