Xanthophyll
SIGMA/X6250 - from marigold
Synonym: 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
| biological source | marigold |
| color | orange to brown |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| SMILES string | CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C( |
| storage temp. | −70°C |
| Analysis Note: | Minimum 70% total carotenoids as xanthophyll. |
| Application: | Xanthophyll has been used: • to quantify circulating lutein in birds • to study its effect on the synthesis of factor D (FD) by adipocytes • for the quantification of carotenoids from the leaves of Brassica oleracea |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Xanthophyll/Lutein functions as an accessory light-harvesting pigment. It also acts as quenchers of singlet oxygen and chlorophyll triplet states to exhibit protection against photooxidative damage. Xanthophyll is involved in photosynthesis. It has antioxidant properties. |
| General description: | Xanthophylls are oxygenated derivatives of carotenoids. It consists of oxygen atoms. Xanthophylls are yellow pigments and are found majorly in the leaves of most green plants. |
| Packaging: | 1, 5 mg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | Dry powder packed under Argon. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | −70°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352205 |