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L7499 Lutein (Xanthophyll) CAS: 127-40-2

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CAS Number
127-40-2
Grade
Molecular Biology Grade
MDL Number
MFCD08435941
Molecular Formula
C₄₀H₅₆O₂
Molecular Weight
568.85
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
(3R,3’R,6’R)-β,ε-Carotene-3,3’-diol; (3R,3’R,6’R)-Lutein; (all-E)-Lutein; 6’-Hydro-4’,5’-dehydro-β-carotene-3,3’-diol; Bo-Xan; E 161; E 161b; FloraGLO; FloraGLO Lutein; Lutein; Lutein A; Luteine; OS 24; Oro Glo 7; Vegetable Lutein; all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll; (1R,4R)-4-((1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-((R)-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-2-enol

Carotenoid derivative extracted from marigold, used as an antioxidant, and can prevent many diseases, including cancer. It can also used as coloring agent in many kinds of foods, cosmetics, tobacco and medicine.

Synonyms
(3R,3’R,6’R)-β,ε-Carotene-3,3’-diol; (3R,3’R,6’R)-Lutein; (all-E)-Lutein; 6’-Hydro-4’,5’-dehydro-β-carotene-3,3’-diol; Bo-Xan; E 161; E 161b; FloraGLO; FloraGLO Lutein; Lutein; Lutein A; Luteine; OS 24; Oro Glo 7; Vegetable Lutein; all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll; (1R,4R)-4-((1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-((R)-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-2-enol
CAS No
127-40-2
Molecular Formula
C₄₀H₅₆O₂
Molecular Weight
568.85
Appearance
Dark brown to orange powder
Purity
~80%
Solubility
Readily soluble in ethanol, acetone, insoluble in water.
Storage
-20°C
References
Bu, P and Wan, Y.-J. Y. (2007) BMC Cancer 7:236.
USBio References
US Biological application reference: Bu, P and Wan, Y.-J. Y. (2007) BMC Cancer 7:236.
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