Xanthophyll CAS#127-40-2

Natural Dietary Source – Lutein is a carotenoid naturally found in eggs and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidant Properties – Effectively reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Mitochondrial DNA Protection – Helps prevent mitochondrial DNA damage caused by hyperglycemia.
Supports Cellular Energy – Promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in ARPE-19 cells, enhancing cellular function.

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Xanthophyll CAS#127-40-2

Lutein is a dietary carotenoid naturally present in eggs and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables, exhibiting diverse biological activities. At a concentration of 10 μM, it reduces hyperglycemia-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, decreases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in ARPE-19 cells.

Xanthophyll CAS#127-40-2

Xanthophyll Chemical Properties

Melting point	195 °C
alpha	18Cd +165° (c = 0.7 in benzene)
Boiling point	572.66°C (rough estimate)
density	0.9944 (rough estimate)
refractive index	n20/D1.361-1.363
Fp	269.1±27.5 °C
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated)
pka	14.61±0.70(Predicted)
form	Solid
color	Red to Very Dark Red
biological source	rabbit
Optical Rotation	〔α〕656.3 +16220 (c 0.2, CHCl3)
λmax	λ: 441-451 nm Amax
Merck	1310120
BRN	2068547
Stability:	Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
InChIKey	KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N
LogP	11.524 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference	127-40-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	.beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)- (127-40-2)
Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	36/37/38-11
Safety Statements	26-37/39-16-7-24/25
WGK Germany	3
F	1-8-10-16
HS Code	29061990

Xanthophyll CAS#127-40-2

Product Usage

Lutein (CAS No. 127-40-2) has a broad range of applications. In the food industry, it can be used as a natural colorant in frozen desserts, baked goods, and other products, as well as a nutritional fortifier in functional foods. In the medical and healthcare field, it serves as a key raw material for drugs and health supplements that help prevent and support the treatment of eye diseases, and is also used in antioxidant and anti-aging products.

Xanthophyll CAS#127-40-2