Short Description:
CAS number: 144-68-3
Molecular formula: C40H56O2
Molecular weight: 568.87
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Zeaxanthin |
| CAS No. | 144-68-3 |
| Appearance | Light Orange to Very Dark Red Powder |
| Resource | Marigold flower |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Storage | Inert atmosphere,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Stability | Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive |
| Package | 25kg/Drum |
Description
Zeaxanthin is a new type of oil-soluble natural pigment, widely found in green leafy vegetables, flowers, fruits, wolfberry and yellow corn. In nature, often with lutein, β-carotene, cryptoxanthin and other coexistence, composed of carotenoid mixture. LY Health supply various form and specification for different application.
Zeaxanthin is the main pigment of yellow corn, with a molecular formula of C40H56O2 and a molecular weight of 568.88 Daltons. Its CAS registration number is 144-68-3. Zeaxanthin is widely distributed in yellow corn, egg yolk, orange, and some vegetables and fruits. Zeaxanthin itself does not have the activity of vitamin A, but it and its isomer lutein play an important role in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Zeaxanthin is widely used as a food additive and is commonly used in the food industry to color meat products.
Application Area
(1)Applied in food field, Marigold Flower Extract Lutein and Zeaxanthin is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.
(2)Applied in health care field
(3)Applied in cosmetics
(4)Applied in feed additive
