Lutein solution
SIAL/79766 - 1 mg/L in ethanol, analytical standard
Synonym: β,ε-Carotene-3,3′-diol; Xanthophyll solution
CAS Number: 127-40-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87
MDL Number: MFCD08435941
Linear Formula: C40H56O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| concentration | 1 mg/L in ethanol |
| format | single component solution |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C1=C(C)C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| UV absorption | λ: 441-451 nm Amax |
| General description: | Lutein belongs to the class of carotenoids and is found in human serum and is also present in retina and macula lenses. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P403 + P235 |
| Hazard Codes | F |
| Risk Statements | 11 |
| Safety Statements | 7-16 |
| RIDADR | UN1170 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethanol, solution |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |



