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Zeaxanthin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

β,β-Carotene-3,3′-diol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56O2
CAS Number:
144-68-3
Molecular Weight:
568.87
E Number:
161h
PubChem Substance ID:
329750577
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
EC Number:
205-636-4
MDL number:
MFCD08435940
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

assay

≥95.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C2=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC2(C)C

InChI

1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-37-33(5)25-35(41)27-39(37,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-38-34(6)26-36(42)28-40(38,9)10/h11-24,35-36,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36-/m1/s1

InChI key

JKQXZKUSFCKOGQ-QAYBQHTQSA-N

General description

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid that belongs to the group of xanthophylls. A dihydroxy derivative of β-carotene, it is found in vegetables and fruits, besides the eyes and skin of humans. It is known to show anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and neuroprotective properties.

Application

The analytical standards can also be used as follows:

  • Optimization of an ultrasonic-assisted extraction procedure for obtaining zeaxanthin and lutein from corn gluten meal samples for their determination by high-performance liquid chromatography-UV-Visible detection
  • Simultaneous quantification of five carotenoids and two chlorophylls from soybean flour samples by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) method combined with UV-Vis detector
  • Multi-residue analysis of carotenoids and apocarotenoids in intact human blood samples by supercritical fluid extraction and supercritical fluid chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry detection (SFE-SFC-APCI/QqQ/MS)
  • High-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) method-based determination of carotenoids in marigold flower and food supplement samples
  • Profiling of carotenoids and their isomers in different plant tissue samples by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using a C30 column and photodiode array (PDA) detection

Biochem/physiol Actions

Carotenoid pigment that contributes to the color of paprika. Zeaxanthin accumulates within the eye retina and is thought to decrease the incidence of macular degeneration.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCG2106
BCCD7729
BCCC2240
BCCB7388
BCBX4471

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