Lutein

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
127-40-2

[ Name ]:
Lutein

[Synonym ]:
EINECS 204-840-0
MFCD00017353
Vegetable luteol
Xanthophyll
α-Carotene-3,3'-diol
β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol
all-trans-Lutein
Lutein
UNII:X72A60C9MT
trans-Lutein
Vegetable lutein
(1R,4R)-4-{(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-triméthyl-1-cyclohexén-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tétraméthyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadécanonaèn-1-yl}-3,5,5-triméthyl-2-cyclohexén-1-ol
(3R,3'R,6R)-4,5-Didehydro-5,6-dihydro-β,β-carotene-3,3'-diol
all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll
(1R,4R)-4-{(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaen-1-yl}-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol
β,β-Carotene-3,3'-diol, 4,5-didehydro-5,6-dihydro-, (3R,3'R,6R)-
β,ε-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)-

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Lutein is a carotenoid with reported anti-inflammatory properties. A large body of evidence shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

[References]

[1]. Buscemi S, et al. The Effect of Lutein on Eye and Extra-Eye Health.Nutrients. 2018 Sep 18;10(9). pii: E1321.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.0±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
702.3±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
183℃

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₄₀H₅₆O₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
568.871

[ Flash Point ]:
269.1±27.5 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
568.428040

[ PSA ]:
40.46000

[ LogP ]:
11.78

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±5.0 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.583

[ Storage condition ]:
−70°C

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS02, GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Danger

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H225-H319

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P337 + P313-P403 + P235

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
26-37/39

[ RIDADR ]:
UN1170 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethanol, solution

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2932999099

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

Precursor

DownStream

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2932999099

[ Summary ]:
2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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