Zeaxanthin

• Catalog No.: 14681
• CAS Number: 144-68-3
• M. F.: C40H56O2
• M. W.: 568.87144
• Purity: ≥95.0% (TLC)

SYNONYMS

• Title: 玉米黄质
• IUPAC name: (1R)-4-{18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-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: (1R)-4-{18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-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,β-Carotene-3,3′-diol; β,β-胡萝卜素-3,3′-二醇

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD08435940
• CAS Number: 144-68-3
• EC Number: 205-636-4
• PubChem SID: 24848797

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O2
• Grade: analytical standard
• Purity: ≥95.0% (TLC)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• Storage Temperature: -20°C
• German water hazard class: 1

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Carotenoid pigment that contributes to the color of paprika. Zeaxanthin accumulates within the eye retina and is thought to decrease the incidence of macular degeneration.

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Carotenoid pigment that contributes to the color of paprika. Zeaxanthin accumulates within the eye retina and is thought to decrease the incidence of macular degeneration.