Canthaxanthin cas no:514-78-3
Synonyms: b-Carotene-4,4'-dione (6CI);b-Carotene-4,4'-dione, all-trans-(8CI);4,4'-Diketo-b-carotene;4,4'-Dioxo-b-carotene;C.I. 40850;C.I. Food Orange 8;Carophyll red;E 161g;Food Orange 8;Lucantin Red;NSC 374110;Roxanthin Red10;all-trans-Canthaxanthin;
NameCanthaxanthin
CAS514-78-3
Synonymsb-Carotene-4,4'-dione (6CI);b-Carotene-4,4'-dione, all-trans-(8CI);4,4'-Diketo-b-carotene;4,4'-Dioxo-b-carotene;C.I. 40850;C.I. Food Orange 8;Carophyll red;E 161g;Food Orange 8;Lucantin Red;NSC 374110;Roxanthin Red10;all-trans-Canthaxanthin;
EINECS(EC#)208-187-2
Molecular FormulaC40H52O2
Molecular Weight564.83968
Appearancereddish vilet, free flowing beadlets
refractive index1.575
storage temp0-6°C
Safety
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes?Canthaxanthin (CAS NO.514-78-3): 
T
Risk Statements: 25-36/37/38
25: Toxic if swallowed?
36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements: 45-36/37/39-28A-26
45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)?
36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection?
28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)?
26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice?
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: GA0875000
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup: II
| Organism |
Test Type |
Route |
Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) |
Effect |
Source |
| man |
TDLo |
oral |
86mg/kg/15W-I (86mg/kg) |
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: "RETINAL CHANGES (PIGMENTARY DEPOSITIONS, RETINITIS, OTHER): EYE" |
Medical Journal of Australia. Vol. 143, Pg. 622, 1985. |
| mouse |
LD50 |
oral |
10gm/kg (10000mg/kg) |
? |
Scientia Pharmaceutica. Vol. 47, Pg. 39, 1979. |
