Journal article
Algal Carotenoids 51. Secondary carotenoids 2.Haematococcus pluvialis aplanospores as a source of (3S, 3′S)-astaxanthin esters
Journal of Applied Phycology, Vol.4(2), pp.165-171
1992
Abstract
Aplanospores of Haematococcus pluvialis MUR 145 contained 0.7% carotenoids (dry wt. basis) consisting of β,β-carotene (5% of total carotenoid), echinenone (4%), canthaxanthin (4%), (3 S,3′S)-astaxanthin diester (34%), (3 S,3′S)-astaxanthin monoester (46%), (3 S,3′S)-astaxanthin (1%) and (3 R,3′R,6′R)-lutein (6%). The astaxanthin esters were examined by TLC and HPLC and VIS,1H NMR and mass spectra recorded. Their chirality was determined by the camphanate method (Vecchi & Müller, 1979) after anaerobic hydrolysis. The tough cell wall of the aplanospores required enzymatic treatment prior to pigment extraction. The potential use of this microalga as a feed ingredient in aquaculture is discussed briefly.
Details
- Title
- Algal Carotenoids 51. Secondary carotenoids 2.Haematococcus pluvialis aplanospores as a source of (3S, 3′S)-astaxanthin esters
- Authors/Creators
- M. Grung (Author/Creator)F.M.L. D'Souza (Author/Creator)M. Borowitzka (Author/Creator)S. Liaaen-Jensen (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Applied Phycology, Vol.4(2), pp.165-171
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag
- Identifiers
- 991005541244807891
- Copyright
- © 1992 Kluwer Academic Publishers
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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