Lutein epoxide
Lutein epoxide is a carotenoid. Lutein epoxide can be converted into Lutein (HY-N6947) under the action of light. Lutein epoxide can be used to study the photoprotection mechanism of plants[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[28368-08-3]
Product Name Alternative
Taraxanthin; Lutein 5,6-epoxide
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
CC(C)(C[C@H](C=C1C)O)[C@H]1/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/[C@]23[C@](O2)(C[C@H](CC3(C)C)O)C
Molecular Formula
C40H56O3
Molecular Weight
584.87
References & Citations
[1]García-Plazaola JI, et al. The lutein epoxide cycle in vegetative buds of woody plants. Funct Plant Biol. 2004 Oct;31 (8) :815-823.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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