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Lutein

phyproof® Reference Substance

Synonym(s):

Xanthophyll, α-Carotene-3,3′-diol, β, ε-carotene, β, ε-carotene-3,3′-diol, Lutein

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56O2
CAS Number:
127-40-2
Molecular Weight:
568.87
NACRES:
NA.24
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2068547
MDL number:
MFCD08435941
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grade

primary reference standard

product line

phyproof® Reference Substance

assay

≥90.0% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

PhytoLab

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable, liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

mp

195 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cannabis testing

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\[C@H]2C(C)=C[C@H](O)CC2(C)C

InChI

1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-37-33(5)25-35(41)27-39(37,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-38-34(6)26-36(42)28-40(38,9)10/h11-25,35-37,41-42H,26-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36+,37-/m0/s1

InChI key

KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N

General description

Lutein a non-provitamin A yellowish carotenoid, is commonly found in eggs, fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils and grains. One of the most important beneficial effects of lutein is the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts .
This Compound belongs to the class of carotenoids.
This substance is supplied with certified chromatographic purity. The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application

Lutein may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in chicken liver and vegetables/vegetable oils using high-performance liquid chromatography.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dietary carotenoid with no vitamin A potency. Increases macular pigment concentration in the eye and may improve visual function.

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
333461
329863
325014
322225
313535

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Ultrasound assisted extraction in quantifying lutein from chicken liver using high-performance liquid chromatography
Sun T, et al.
Journal of Chromatography. B, Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 830(1), 158-160 (2006)
Lutein content of selected Indian vegetables and vegetable oils determined by HPLC
Aruna G, et al.
J. Food Compos. Anal., 22(7-8), 632-636 (2009)