Zeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Anchovyxanthin and Zeaxanthol. Its PubChem CID is 5280899.
Zeaxanthin
| CAS No | 144-68-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C40H56O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 568.90 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-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 |
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Zeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms.
The listed CAS number is 144-68-3.
The listed molecular formula is C40H56O2.
The listed molecular weight is 568.90 g/mol.
(1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-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.
The source lists Anchovyxanthin and Zeaxanthol.