This substance is supplied with certified chromatographic purity. The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG
Synonyms: Xanthophyll; alpha-Carotene-3,3'-diol; beta, epsilon-carotene; beta, epsilon-carotene-3,3'-diol; Lutein
Molecular Formula: C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87
Linear Structural Formula: C40H56O2
MDL Number: MFCD08435941
Purity: >=90.0% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 195 C (lit.)
Storage: -20C
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.
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