Xanthophyll

• Catalog No.: X6250
• CAS Number: 127-40-2
• M. F.: C40H56O2
• M. W.: 568.87144

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1S)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol
• IUPAC Traditional name: (1S)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol
• Synonyms: β, ε-carotene; β, ε-carotene-3,3′-diol; α-Carotene-3,3′-diol; Lutein

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 127-40-2
• Beilstein Number: 2068547
• PubChem SID: 24902152
• EC Number: 204-840-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00017353

PROPERTIES

• Biological Source: from marigold
• Shipped in: dry ice
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• Storage Temperature: -70°C
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function.
包装
Dry powder packed under Argon.
Quality
Minimum 70% total carotenoids as xanthophyll.
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. X6250.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.