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Xanthophyll

Xanthophyll

Basic Information

CAS No.:127-40-2
Molecular Formula: C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87

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Product Details

Lutein is a dietary carotenoid that has been found in eggs and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables and has diverse biological activities. It reduces hyperglycemia-induced mitochondrial DNA damage and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in ARPE-19 cells when used at a concentration of 10 μM.


Chemical Properties
PropertyValue

Melting point

195 °C

Alpha

18Cd +165° (c = 0.7 in benzene)

Boiling point

572.66°C (rough estimate)

Density

0.9944 (rough estimate)

Refractive index

n20/D1.361-1.363

Fp

269.1±27.5 °C

Storage temp.

-20°C

Solubility

Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated)

Pka

14.61±0.70(Predicted)

Form

Solid

Color

Red to Very Dark Red

Biological source

Rabbit

Optical Rotation

〔α〕656.3 +16220 (c 0.2, CHCl3)

λmax

λ: 441-451 nm Amax

Merck

13,10120

BRN

2068547

Stability

Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive

InChIKey

KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N

LogP

11.524 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

127-40-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

.beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)- (127-40-2)


Safety Information

PropertyValue

Hazard Codes

Xi

Risk Statements

36/37/38-11

Safety Statements

26-37/39-16-7-24/25

WGK Germany

3

F

1-8-10-16

HS Code

29061990


Product Usage

Xanthophyll, a natural oxygen-containing carotenoid, is widely recognized for its powerful antioxidant properties and its role in protecting cellular health. Its most significant application is in the nutraceutical and eye health industry, where it is a core ingredient in dietary supplements designed to prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and filter harmful blue light. In the food and beverage sector, it serves as a safe, natural yellow-to-orange colorant for margarines, dairy products, and juices. The animal feed industry utilizes xanthophyll extensively, particularly in poultry farming, to enhance the natural pigmentation of egg yolks and broiler skin, meeting consumer preferences for vibrant colors. Additionally, it is increasingly used in the cosmetic industry as a functional ingredient in anti-aging creams to combat oxidative stress and improve skin hydration and elasticity.

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