Description
Lutein is a xanthophyll isolated from the herbs of Tagetes erecta. It is isomeric with zeaxanthin thus has similar properties as zeaxanthin. Lutein exhibits antioxidant, antimutagenic and anti-tumor effects, and has the potential to treat macular degeneration. Lutein can be used in food additive. Lutein has antioxidant activity, which can protect skin cells well, make skin cells resist oxidation from the very beginning, stay away from the harm of free radicals, play a strong role in whitening, freckling, wrinkling, moisturizing, increasing skin elasticity, improve skin luster and smoothness, and delay skin aging.
Synonyms
all-trans-Lutein; Xanthophyll, all-trans-(+)-; 3,3'-Dihydroxy-α-carotene; Xantofyl; (3R,3'R,6'R)-β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol; (3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein; (all-E)-Lutein; 6'-Hydro-4',5'-dehydro-β-carotene-3,3'-diol; Bo-Xan; FloraGLO Lutein; Lutein A; Luteine; Vegetable Lutein; all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll
IUPAC Name
(1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-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
Molecular Formula
C40H56O2
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(C(CC(C1)O)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2C(=CC(CC2(C)C)O)C)C)C
InChI
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
InChIKey
KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N
Boiling Point
702.3±60.0°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Slightly)
Application
Ingredient of health care products.
Storage
- 40°C under inert atmosphere for long-term storage, protected from light, keep package airproof when not in use.
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Safety Statements
S26; S37/39
Vapor Pressure
8.45E-23mmHg at 25°C