Lutein

Molecular Formula

C40H56O2

M.W.

568.87

CAS number

127-40-2

MSDS

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Details

Source

Marigold flower (Plant extract)

Fermentek product Code

Brand/grade

For research

Specifications

Appearance

Red powder

Purity by HPLC

≥96% ; refer to CoA for more data

Purity By TLC

≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Melting point

160-175°C

Solubility test

Clear reddish solution at 1 mg/ml of Dichloromethane

Chemical identification

Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

all-trans-Lutein
Xanthophyll, all-trans-(+)-
3,3'-Dihydroxy-α-carotene
Xanthophyll
Xantofyl
E161b (Food color)

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

(3R,3'R,6R)-4,5-Didehydro-5,6-dihydro-β,β-carotene-3,3'-diol

RTECS#

EU number

204-840-0

Chemical name

β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol

Description

Lutein is a natural carotenoid compound from plant sources.

InChl Key

KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N

Canonical SMILES

CC1=C(C(CC(C1)O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2C(=CC(CC2(C)C)O)C)C)C

Isomeric SMILES

CC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/[C@H]2C(=C[C@@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)/C)/C

Further Information

Solubility ( literature )

Not soluble in water (literature)

Compound Classification

Chemical: Carotenoids ...

Storage, handling

Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C

Protect from light !

Keep the lid tightly closed.

Store under argon.

Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.

Retest time

1.5 Years

Applications

Lutein was found to be present in a concentrated area of the macula, a small area of the retina responsible for central vision. The hypothesis for the natural concentration is that lutein helps protect from oxidative stress and high-energy light. Several studies show that an increase in macula pigmentation decreases the risk for eye diseases such as age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Disclaimer

For Research use only

Not for Human or Drug use

Not extracted from humans or animals

Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions

Composition

Ingredient type

Fermentek product

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