The invention relates to a method for the non-stereoselective and also for the stereoselective synthesis of astaxanthin from astacin. For this purpose, a reducing agent is used selected from the group of hydrogen, a secondary alcohol, formic acid and also the salts of formic acid or from a mixture of at least two representatives of the compound classes stated above. The invention further relates to the use of astacin as starting compound for the synthesis of astaxanthin.
本发明涉及一种非立体选择性和立体选择性合成
虾青素的方法。为此,使用一种还原剂,该还原剂选自氢、仲醇、
甲酸和
甲酸盐类,或选自上述化合物类别中至少两种代表化合物的混合物。本发明还涉及将
虾青素用作合成
虾青素的起始化合物。