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
MDL Number: MFCD08435941
Linear Formula: C40H56O2
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) |
cannabis testing |
| assay |
≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| form |
solid |
| format |
neat |
| grade |
primary reference standard |
| InChI |
1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-37-33(5)25-35(41)27-39(37,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-38-34(6)26-36(42)28-40(38,9)10/h11-25,35-37,41-42H,26-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36+,37-/m0/s1 |
| InChI key |
KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N |
| manufacturer/tradename |
PhytoLab |
| mp |
195 °C (lit.) |
| product line |
phyproof® Reference Substance |
| SMILES string |
CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)C=CC=C(C)C=C[C@H]2C(C)=C[C@H](O)CC2(C)C |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| technique(s) |
gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| |
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: |
Lutein may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in chicken liver and vegetables/vegetable oils using high-performance liquid chromatography. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function. |
| General description: |
Lutein a non-provitamin A yellowish carotenoid, is commonly found in eggs, fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils and grains. One of the most important beneficial effects of lutein is the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts . |
| General description: |
This substance is supplied with certified chromatographic purity. The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG |
| Legal Information: |
phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| Purity |
≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| mp |
195 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
−20°C |
| UNSPSC |
41116107 |
