Zeaxanthin

Chemistry

Product name : Zeaxanthin

Name :Zeaxanthin

EINECS :205-636-4

CAS No. :144-68-3

Density: 1.008 g/cm3

Solubility: insoluble in water

Melting Point :203-205 °C

Formula :C40H56O2

Boiling Point :711.4 °C at 760 mmHg

Molecular Weight :568.87

Flash Point :273.4 °C

Appearance: yellow crystalline solid

Synonyms :all-trans-Anchovyxanthin;all-trans-Zeaxanthin;Zeaxanthin(7CI);b-Carotene-3,3-diol, (3R,3R)-all-trans- (6CI,8CI);(3R,3R)-Zeaxanthin;Anchovyxanthin;Anchovyxanthin, all-trans-;Xanthophyll 3;ZeaGold;Zeaxanthin,all-trans-;Zeaxanthol;

Molecular Structure: 

Storage temp: -20°C 
Carotenoids;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals

Uses

 Zeaxanthin (CAS NO.144-68-3) is used as a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye with E number E161h.

Safety Profile

 F: 3-8-10

Specification

Natural occurrence of Zeaxanthin (CAS NO.144-68-3): 
 Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, and many other plants their characteristic color and Zeaxanthin breaks down to form picrocrocin and safranal, which are responsible for the taste and aroma of saffron.