Zeaxanthin

• Catalog Number: ACM144683
• Product Name: Zeaxanthin
• CAS: 144-68-3
• Category: Heterocyclic Organic Compound
• Synonyms: Anchovyxanthin
• IUPAC Name: (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
• Molecular Weight: 568.87
• 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=CC2=C(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/h11-24,35-36,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36-/m1/s1
• InChI Key: JKQXZKUSFCKOGQ-QAYBQHTQSA-N
• Boiling Point: 572.66 °C
• Melting Point: 203-205 °C
• Flash Point: 273.4 °C
• Density: 0.9944 g/cm³
• Appearance: Solid
• Storage: Inert atmosphere, store in freezer, under -20 °C
• Complexity: 1190
• Exact Mass: 568.42803102
• Isomeric SMILES: CC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C2=C(C[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)\C)\C)/C)/C
• Monoisotopic Mass: 568.42803102
• pKa: 14.60±0.70(Predicted)
• Refractive Index: 1.5250
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.5 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of zeaxanthin?

The molecular formula of zeaxanthin is C40H56O2.

What is the molecular weight of zeaxanthin?

The molecular weight of zeaxanthin is 568.9 g/mol.

What is the role of zeaxanthin in the body?

Zeaxanthin has a role as a bacterial metabolite, a cofactor, and an antioxidant.

Where is zeaxanthin synthesized?

Zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms.

What gives zeaxanthin its distinct yellow color?

Zeaxanthin gives the distinct yellow color to many vegetables and plants including paprika, corn, saffron, and wolfberries.

What is the primary function of zeaxanthin in the retina of the eye?

Zeaxanthin is one of the two primary xanthophyll carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye and plays a predominant component in the central macula.

What are the potential benefits of consuming zeaxanthin as a dietary supplement?

Zeaxanthin is available as a dietary supplement for eye health benefits and potential prevention of age-related macular degeneration.

What are some natural sources of zeaxanthin?

Zeaxanthin is found naturally in organisms such as Bangia fuscopurpurea, Erythrobacter longus, and other sources.

What is the InChIKey of zeaxanthin?

The InChIKey of zeaxanthin is JKQXZKUSFCKOGQ-QAYBQHTQSA-N.

What is the CAS number of zeaxanthin?

The CAS number of zeaxanthin is 144-68-3.