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353201 Violaxanthin (Mixture of Diastereomers) CAS: 126-29-4

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CAS Number
126-29-4
Grade
Purified
Molecular Formula
C40H56O4
Molecular Weight
600.87
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
5,6,5’,6’-Tetrahydrozeaxanthin 5,6:5’,6’-diepoxide; (1R,1’R,3S,3’S)-6,6’-((3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(1,5,5-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol)

Violaxanthin is a carotenoid found in prickly pear fruit.

Synonyms
5,6,5’,6’-Tetrahydrozeaxanthin 5,6:5’,6’-diepoxide; (1R,1’R,3S,3’S)-6,6’-((3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(1,5,5-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol)
CAS No
126-29-4
Molecular Formula
C40H56O4
Molecular Weight
600.87
Purity
≥90%
Appearance
Orange-brown solid
Method for Determining Identity
Mass Spectrometric Analysis
Melting Point
>100°C (dec)
Solubility
Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
Storage and Stability
Store in amber vial under inert atmosphere at -20°C. Light-sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap
Source
Synthetic
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
References
1. Cholnoky, L., et al.: Justus Liebigs Annalen der Chemie, 708, 218 (1967). 2. Carvalho, E., et al.: Food Chemistry, 139, 744 (2013).
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