Zeaxanthin Diacetate

Catalogue No.: IM148996
CAS No.: 16638-61-2
Mol. Formula: C₄₄H₆₀O₄

Description

Catalogue Number	IM148996
CAS No.	16638-61-2
Chemical Name	Zeaxanthin Diacetate
Synonyms	(3R,3'R)-all-trans-β-Carotene-3,3'-diol Diacetate; β-Carotene-3,3'-diol Diacetate (6CI,7CI); (3R,3'R)-β,β-Carotene-3,3'-diol, 3,3'-Diacetate
Molecular Formula	C₄₄H₆₀O₄
Molecular Weight	652.96
Appearance	Red to Dark Red Solid
Storage	-20°C, Inert atmosphere, Light sensitive
Solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Very Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Very Slightly, He
Stability	Light Sensitive
Applications	Zeaxanthin Diacetate is an intermediate of Zeaxanthin (Z275000), one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina.
Category	Standards; Natural Products; Vitamin Derivatives;

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