Zeaxanthin CAS 144-68-3

CAS Number

144-68-3

Grade

Purified

MDL Number

MFCD08435940

Molecular Formula

C40H56O2

Molecular Weight

568.87

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Blue Ice

Storage Temp

-20°C

4-[18-(4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol; b,b-Carotene-3,3’-diol; all-trans-b-Carotene-3,3’-diol; (3R,3’R)-Dihydroxy-b-carotene; Zeaxanthol; Anchovyxanthin; Zeaxanthine

Zeaxanthin is one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina.

Synonyms

4-[18-(4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol; b,b-Carotene-3,3’-diol; all-trans-b-Carotene-3,3’-diol; (3R,3’R)-Dihydroxy-b-carotene; Zeaxanthol; Anchovyxanthin; Zeaxanthine

CAS No

144-68-3

Molecular Formula

C40H56O2

Molecular Weight

568.87

Purity

≥80%

Appearance

Pale yellow to yellow to red powder

Melting Point

>160ºC (dec.) (lit)

Water

≤5%

1H-NMR

Corresponds to structure

Solubility

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

Storage and Stability

Powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Light and Temperature Sensitive

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Toxicity and Hazards

All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.

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4-[18-(4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol; b,b-Carotene-3,3’-diol; all-trans-b-Carotene-3,3’-diol; (3R,3’R)-Dihydroxy-b-carotene; Zeaxanthol; Anchovyxanthin; Zeaxanthine

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