canthaxanthin cas 514-78-3

Canthaxanthin (CAS 514-78-3): Comprehensive Product Guide

Table of Contents

• Product Overview & Specifications
• Key Applications & Industry Uses
• Real-World Case Studies
• Contact for Custom Solutions

Product Overview & Specifications

Key Applications & Industry Uses

Food Industry

Used as natural colorant in:

• Beverages (0.5-50 mg/kg)
• Dairy products (5-25 mg/kg)
• Confectionery (10-200 mg/kg)

Aquaculture & Animal Feed

Critical for:

• Salmonid pigmentation (25-100 mg/kg feed)
• Poultry yolk coloration (2-10 mg/kg)
• Ornamental fish enhancement

Cosmetic Formulations

Functions as:

• Skin-protective antioxidant (0.1-2% concentration)
• Natural tanning agent in suncare products

Real-World Case Studies

Case Study 1: AquaFeed Solutions Inc.

Challenge: Achieve consistent salmon pigmentation under varying water temperatures
Solution: Custom 75 mg/kg canthaxanthin feed additive
Result: 22% improvement in color uniformity (measured via SalmoFan™)

Case Study 2: Nature’s Palette Foods

Challenge: Replace synthetic dyes in plant-based snacks
Solution: 40 mg/kg canthaxanthin emulsion system
Result: 18-month shelf-life stability with 95% color retention

Case Study 3: DermaGlow Cosmetics

Challenge: Develop antioxidant-rich anti-aging serum
Solution: 1.2% canthaxanthin nanoemulsion
Result: 31% reduction in UV-induced oxidative stress (in vitro testing)

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