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Norbixin (hydrate)
Cat. No.:
OB0626WX-373
Appearance:
Solid
Purity:
≥70%
Identity:
Confirmed by NMR and HPLC.
Size:
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Product Overview
Description:
Norbixin is a water-soluble carotenoid dicarboxylic acid isolated from Bixa orellana that exhibits comprehensive metabolic, cardiovascular, and retinoprotective properties, binding directly to the ligand-binding domain of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma with a calculated Ki value of 1.15 µM.
Synonyms:
4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E-eicosanonaenedioic acid, hydrate
Formula:
C24H28O4 • XH2O
Formula Weight:
380.5
Specification
Source:
Synthetic
Storage:
Storage at -80°C.
Applications:
Norbixin (hydrate) operates as a water-soluble carotenoid dicarboxylic acid benchmark for exploring systemic radical-scavenging capacities, verifying polyene degradation paths, and investigating lipid-linked cellular defense signaling networks.
