Xanthophyll
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
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Name:
β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)- (Related Reference)
EINECS:
204-840-0
Molecular Formula:
C40H56O2
CAS Registry Number:
127-40-2
Synonyms:
(3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein; (all-E)-Lutein; 6'-Hydro-4',5'-dehydro-β-carotene-3,3'-diol; Bo-Xan; E 161; E 161b; FloraGLO; FloraGLO Lutein; OS 24; Oro Glo 7; Vegetable lutein; Vegetable luteol; Xanthophyll; all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll; all-trans-Lutein; all-trans-Xanthophyll; trans-Lutein;
Appearance:
Yellowish-brown, viscous liquid.
Molecular Weight:
568.88
Density:
1.004g/cm3
Boiling Point:
702.3°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point:
183 °C
Flash Point:
269.1°C
Storage Temperature:
?70°C
Refractive index:
1.582
Solubility:
Insoluble
Usage:
Involved in photosynthesis along with green chlorophyll.
- Xanthophyll