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Zeaxanthin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

β,β-Carotene-3,3′-diol

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

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

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCG2106
BCCD7729
BCCC2240
BCCB7388
BCBX4471

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Yanan Xu et al.
Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 8(5) (2019-05-10)
The halotolerant photoautotrophic marine microalga Dunaliella salina is one of the richest sources of natural carotenoids. Here we investigated the effects of high intensity blue, red and white light from light emitting diodes (LED) on the production of carotenoids by
Javier Torregrosa-Crespo et al.
Marine drugs, 16(6) (2018-06-13)
Carotenoids are among the most abundant natural pigments available in nature. These pigments have received considerable attention because of their biotechnological applications and, more importantly, due to their potential beneficial uses in human healthcare, food processing, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. These
Asmaa S Abdelhamid et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 7, CD003177-CD003177 (2018-07-19)
Researchers have suggested that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from oily fish (long-chain omega-3 (LCn3), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), as well as from plants (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)) benefit cardiovascular health. Guidelines recommend increasing omega-3-rich foods, and sometimes
G J Handelman et al.
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 70(2), 247-251 (1999-07-30)
The food matrix in which carotenoids are found affects their bioavailability. Lutein and zeaxanthin are abundant in egg yolks and accumulate in the macular region of the retina, where they may affect visual function. We sought to determine whether plasma
Keisuke Motone et al.
mBio, 11(1) (2020-01-23)
Reef-building corals form a complex consortium with photosynthetic algae in the family Symbiodiniaceae and bacteria, collectively termed the coral holobiont. These bacteria are hypothesized to be involved in the stress resistance of the coral holobiont, but their functional roles remain
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