| Identification | More | [Name]
Zeaxanthin | [CAS]
144-68-3 | [Synonyms]
(3R,3'R)-BETA,BETA-CAROTEN-3,3'-DIOL
(3R,3'R)-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol
4-[18-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol
B,B-CAROTENE-3,3'DIOL
BETA,BETA-CAROTENE-3,3'-DIOL
MAIZE YELLOW
ZEAXANTHIN
ZEAXANTHINE
ZEAXANTHIN 20% HPLC: USD580/KG CIF BY SEA
Zeaxanthin-20%,60%
(3R,3)-Dihydroxy-b-carotene
all-trans-b-Carotene-3,3diol
Anchovyxanthin
Zeaxanthol
.beta.,.beta.-Carotene-3,3-diol, (3R,3R)-
(3R,3'R) b,b-carotene-3,3'-diol
ZEAXANTHIN(P)
ZEAXANTHIN(SH)
TRANS-ZEAXANTHIN
ALL-TRANS-ZEAXANTHIN | [EINECS(EC#)]
205-636-4 | [Molecular Formula]
C40H56O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00075654 | [Molecular Weight]
568.87 | [MOL File]
144-68-3.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Yellow Crystalline Solid | [Melting point ]
203-2050C | [Boiling point ]
572.66°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
0.9944 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.5250 (estimate) | [storage temp. ]
−20°C
| [solubility ]
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
neat | [pka]
14.60±0.70(Predicted) | [color ]
Light Orange to Very Dark Red | [Odor]
Special Odor | [Usage]
It is one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina | [Stability:]
Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive | [LogP]
14.950 (est) | [CAS DataBase Reference]
144-68-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Yellow Crystalline Solid | [Uses]
It is one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina | [Definition]
ChEBI: Zeaxanthin is a carotenol. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite, a cofactor and an antioxidant. It derives from a hydride of a beta-carotene. | [Biological Activity]
Carotenoid pigment th at contributes to the color of paprika. Zeaxanthin accumulates within the eye retina and is thought to decrease the incidence of macular degeneration. | [target]
Immunology & Inflammation related |
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