Lutein

Molecular Formula:

C40H56O2

CAS number:

127-40-2

Fermentek product code:

Source:

Marigold flower (Plant extract)

Brand/grade:

For research

Specifications

Appearance:

Red powder

Purity by HPLC:

≥ 95% ; refer to CoA for more data

Melting point:

160-175°C

Solubility test:

Clear reddish solution at 1 mg/ml of Dichloromethane

Chemical identification

Names and identifiers:

Synonyms:

all-trans-Lutein
Xanthophyll, all-trans-(+)-
3,3'-Dihydroxy-α-carotene
Xanthophyll
Xantofyl

E161b (Food color)

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

(3R,3'R,6R)-4,5-Didehydro-5,6-dihydro-β,β-carotene-3,3'-diol

RTECS#

EU number:

204-840-0

Chemical name:

β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol

Description:

Lutein is a natural carotenoid compound from plant sources.

Molecular weight:

568.87

InChl Key:

KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N

Canonical SMILES:

CC1=C(C(CC(C1)O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2C(=CC(CC2(C)C)O)C)C)C

Isomeric SMILES:

CC1=C(C(C[[email protected]@H](C1)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/[[email protected]]2C(=C[[email protected]@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)/C)/C

Further Information

Solubility ( literature ):

Not soluble in water (literature)

Compound Classification:

Chemical: Carotenoids ...

Storage, handling:

Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C

Protect from light !

Keep the lid tightly closed.

Store under argon.

Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.

Applications:

Lutein was found to be present in a concentrated area of the macula, a small area of the retina responsible for central vision. The hypothesis for the natural concentration is that lutein helps protect from oxidative stress and high-energy light. Several studies show that an increase in macula pigmentation decreases the risk for eye diseases such as age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Disclaimer:

For Research use only

Not for Human or Drug use

Not extracted from humans or animals

Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions

Composition

Ingredient type:

Fermentek product

Supply related information

Supply related comments:

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Publications

Carotenoids from Cyanobacteria: A Biotechnological Approach for the Topical Treatment of Psoriasis.
Lopes G, Clarinha D, Vasconcelos V.
Microorganisms. 2020 Feb 21;8(2). pii: E302. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8020302.
PMID: 32098255 Free PMC Article

Effects of lutein supplementation in age-related macular degeneration.
Feng L, Nie K, Jiang H, Fan W.
PLoS One. 2019 Dec 30;14(12):e0227048. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227048. eCollection 2019.
PMID: 31887124 Free PMC Article

Special Info

Available since:

2020

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