Lutein (Xanthophyll)

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£377.00

SKU:: L7499
Molecular Weight:: 568.85
Purity:: ~80%
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 127-40-2
Format:: Dark brown to orange powder
Extra Details:: Carotenoid derivative extracted from marigold, used as an antioxidant, and can prevent many diseases, including cancer. It can also used as coloring agent in many kinds of foods, cosmetics, tobacco and medicine. Synonyms: (3R,3’R,6’R)-β,ε-Carotene-3,3’-diol; (3R,3’R,6’R)-Lutein; (all-E)-Lutein; 6’-Hydro-4’,5’-dehydro-β-carotene-3,3’-diol; Bo-Xan; E 161; E 161b; FloraGLO; FloraGLO Lutein; Lutein; Lutein A; Luteine; OS 24; Oro Glo 7; Vegetable Lutein; all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll; (1R,4R)-4-((1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-((R)-4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl)-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-enol CAS No: 127-40-2 Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₂ Molecular Weight: 568.85 Appearance: Dark brown to orange powder Purity: ~80% Solubility: Readily soluble in ethanol, acetone, insoluble in water. Storage: -20°C