Zeaxanthin
Molecular Formula
C40H56O2
M.W.
568.90
CAS number
144-68-3
MSDS
Source
Marigold flower (Plant extract)
Fermentek product Code
ZEA
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Red powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
200°C-220°C
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • Anchovyxanthin
  • Xanthophyll 3
  • Zeaxanthol
  • all-trans-Zeaxanthin
  • Beta,beta-carotene-3,3'-diol

Food dye E-number E161h.

Chemical names:    (3R,3'R)-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol 

IUPAC:     (1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol

RTECS#

EU number
204-840-0
Chemical name
β,ε-carotene-3,3'-diol
Description

Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is important in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika, corn, saffron, wolfberries, and many other plants and microbes their characteristic color. (From Wikipedia)

InChl Key
JKQXZKUSFCKOGQ-QAYBQHTQSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(C(CC(C1)O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(CC(CC2(C)C)O)C)C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C2=C(C[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)\C)\C)/C)/C
Solubility ( literature )

Not soluble in water

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Open carefully.
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Store under argon.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Applications

Some in-vivo studies have suggested Zeaxanthin might protect the liver against oxidation.

 

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
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Customs: Other Antibiotics-29419000
Shipped at ambient temperature
Transport safety: Not Dangerous Goods; Not Regulated
Available since
Title
safety by ECHA majority
Value
not classified
Fermentek Product Category
Antibiotics
Signal to sort
Z

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