Product Description

ProductZeaxanthin
CAS144-68-3
FormulaC40H56O2
Synonymß,ß-carotene-3,3'-diol, ZEAXANTHIN

Typical Product Specifications

Practically Insolublein water
Slightly Solublein petrol. ether, methanol
Granular SizeThrough 100 Mesh Sieve
OdorSpecial Odor
SalmonellaNegative
Loss on Drying<= 2%
Heavy Metals< 10 ppm
Pb<= .10 ppm
E ColiNegative
Total Molds and Yeasts (per g)< 100 cfu/g
AppearanceOrange Powder
As-Arsenic<= .10 ppm
Total Plate Count< 650 cfu/g
Melting Point207-215 c
Molecular weight568.88
Solubilitycs2, benzene, chloroform, ccl4, pyridine, ethyl acetate
Notes

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two very important nutrients that are found primarily in leafy green vegetables. They also are believed to provide the body with many health benifits.  

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ClassBotanicals: Powders and Extracts
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