Lutein

Datasheet MSDS
Catalog Number
ANC00069
Product Name
Lutein
Structure
Lutein
CAS Number
127-40-2
IUPAC Name
(1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol
Synonyms
beta,e-carotene-3,; beta,e-carotene-3,3'-diol; epsilon-carotene-3,3'-diol,(3theta,3'theta,6'theta)-bet; xanthophyllfromalfalfa; α-Carotene-3,3'-diol
Molecular Formula
C40H56O2
Molecular Weight
568.9
Appearance
Coppery powder
Purity
95%
Density
1.004g/cm3
Melting Point
195°C
Boiling Point
572.66°C (rough estimate)
Storage
-20°C
Description
Lutein is not only an antioxidant that fights the risk of cancer and heart disease, but also plays an important role in protecting the eyes. Lutein is an important carotenoid present in the eye.
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
InChI
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/h11-25,35-37,41-42H,26-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36+,37-/m0/s1
InChI Key
KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N
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