Zeaxanthin

Molecular Formula:

C40H56O2

CAS number:

144-68-3

Fermentek product code:

ZEA

Source:

Marigold flower (Plant extract)

Brand/grade:

For research

Specifications

Appearance:

Red powder

Purity by HPLC:

≥ 98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Melting point:

200-220°C

Chemical identification

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)

Molecular weight:

568.90

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[[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/C2=C(C[[email protected]](CC2(C)C)O)C)\C)\C)/C)/C

Further Information

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

Composition

Ingredient type:

Fermentek product

Supply related information

Supply related comments:

Customs: Other Antibiotics-29419000

Shipped at ambient temperature

Transport safety: Not Dangerous Goods; Not Regulated

Special Info

Available since:

2020

Other Fields

Title:

safety by ECHA majority

Value:

not classified

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