Zeaxanthin

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Zeaxanthin Specification

Chemical Composition
Zeaxanthin (C40H56O2)

Ingredients
Zeaxanthin, carriers (as permitted)

Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils

Source
Marigold flower extract

Ph Level
Neutral

Application
Nutraceuticals, Food additives, Supplements

Product Type
Antioxidant

Form
Powder

Color
Orange

Weight
1 Kilograms (kg)

Shelf Life
2 Years

Packaging
Sealed drum with double plastic bag

Fat Content (%)
Nil

Moisture
Not more than 5%

Grade Standard
Food Grade

Flavor
Neutral

Pack Size
1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg

Pack Type
Drum

Physical State
Free flowing powder

Purity
98%

About Zeaxanthin

Name:Zeaxanthin
Synonyms:(3R,3'R)-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol; 4-[18-(4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol
Molecular Formula:C40H56O2
Molecular Weight:568.88
CAS Registry Number:144-68-3
EINECS:205-636-4
Within the central macula, zeaxanthin is the dominant component, whereas in the peripheral retina, lutein predominates.
As a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye with E number E161h.
Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, and many other plants their characteristic color.sZeaxanthin breaks down to form picrocrocin and safranal, which are responsible for the taste and aroma of saffron.
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