Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[144-68-3]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/zeaxanthin.html

Purity

97.0

Solubility

DMSO : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |THF : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC2(C)C)=C(C)C[C@@H](O)C1

Molecular Formula

C40H56O2

Molecular Weight

568.87

Precautions

H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Bone RA, et al. Distribution of lutein and zeaxanthin stereoisomers in the human retina. Exp Eye Res. 1997 Feb;64 (2) :211-8.|[2]Elbaz-Hayoun S, et al. Evaluation of antioxidant treatments for the modulation of macrophage function in the context of retinal degeneration. Mol Vis. 2019 Sep 5;25:479-488.|[3]Krinsky NI, et al. Biologic mechanisms of the protective role of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eye.Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:171-201.