Lutein
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Product
Lutein
CAS
127-40-2
Formula
C40H56O2
Synonym
(1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-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; .beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)-
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in alcohol, ether
Melting Point
190-193 c
Insolubility
in water
Molecular weight
568.85
Solubility
fats and fat solvs.
Notes
Abundant in green leafy vegetables, this product is a powerful antioxidant and food additive.
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Industry
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Lutein
Product Description
Product
Lutein
CAS
127-40-2
Formula
C40H56O2
Synonym
(1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-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; .beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)-
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in alcohol, ether
Melting Point
190-193 c
Insolubility
in water
Molecular weight
568.85
Solubility
fats and fat solvs.
Notes
Abundant in green leafy vegetables, this product is a powerful antioxidant and food additive.
Class
Industry
Functions
