Lutein
SIAL/07168 - analytical standard
Synonym: Xanthophyll; α-Carotene-3,3′-diol; β, ε-carotene; β, ε-carotene-3,3′-diol; Lutein
CAS Number: 127-40-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87
EC Number: 204-840-0
MDL Number: MFCD08435941
Linear Formula: C40H56O2
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | detection food and beverages |
| assay | ≥96.0% (HPLC) |
| biological source | animal |
| human | |
| color | yellow to very dark red |
| form | powder |
| solid | |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-1 |
| InChI key | KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C( |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Lutein can be used as a calibration standard in the determination of lutein content:• Wheat samples using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). • Marigold flowers using UV-Vis spectroscopy. • Spinach leaves using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥96.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |

