Xanthophyll

• Catalog No.: 95507
• CAS Number: 127-40-2
• M. F.: C40H56O2
• M. W.: 568.87144
• Purity: ~90% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1S)-4-{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-{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
• EC Number: 204-840-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00017353
• PubChem SID: 24890165

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O2
• Purity: ~90% (HPLC)
• 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 (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function.

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.