Violaxanthin
SIAL/91904 - analytical standard
Synonym: (3S,3′S,5R,5′R,6S,6′S)-5,6:5′,6′-Diepoxy-5,5′,6,6′-tetrahydro-β,β-carotene-3,3′-diol
CAS Number: 126-29-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O4
Molecular Weight: 600.87
MDL Number: MFCD00075896
Linear Formula: C40H56O4
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C40H56O4/c1-29(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | SZCBXWMUOPQSOX-WVJDLNGLSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(/C=C/[C@@]12[C@](C)(O2 |
| storage temp. | −70°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Violaxanthin may be used as a reference standard for the determination of the analyte in fruits and vegetables by high performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection. |
| General description: | Violaxanthins are natural pigmented constituents or carotenoids present in most fruits and vegetables. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −70°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |