Lutein
SIAL/07168 - analytical standard
Synonym: Xanthophyll; α-Carotene-3,3′-diol; β, ε-carotene; β, ε-carotene-3,3′-diol; Lutein
CAS Number: 127-40-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87
EC Number: 204-840-0
MDL Number: MFCD08435941
Linear Formula: C40H56O2
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | detection food and beverages |
assay | ≥96.0% (HPLC) |
biological source | animal |
human | |
color | yellow to very dark red |
form | powder |
solid | |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-1 |
InChI key | KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA |
Quality Level | 100 |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C( |
storage temp. | −20°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥96.0% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |