Lutein is a dietary carotenoid present in eggs and yellow fruits and vegetables, exhibiting a variety of biological activities. At a concentration of 10 μM, it reduces mitochondrial DNA damage and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by hyperglycemia, and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in ARPE-19 cells.
Xanthophyll Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 195 °C |
| Alpha | 18Cd +165° (c = 0.7 in benzene) |
| Boiling point | 572.66°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.9944 (rough estimate) |
| Refractive index | n20/D1.361-1.363 |
| Fp | 269.1±27.5 °C |
| Storage temp | -20°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated) |
| Pka | 14.61±0.70(Predicted) |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | Red to Very Dark Red |
| Biological source | Rabbit |
| Optical Rotation | 〔α〕656.3 +16220 (c 0.2, CHCl3) |
| λmax | λ: 441-451 nm Amax |
| Merck | 13,10120 |
| BRN | 2068547 |
| Stability | Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive |
| InChIKey | KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N |
| LogP | 11.524 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 127-40-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)- (127-40-2) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-11 |
| Safety Statements | 26-37/39-16-7-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 1-8-10-16 |
| HS Code | 29061990 |
Product Usage
Lutein (CAS No. 127-40-2) is widely used across multiple industries. In the food sector, it serves as a colorant for baked goods, frozen desserts, and other products, and can also be added as a nutritional fortifier in functional foods. In the medical and health care field, it is a key ingredient in drugs and health supplements for the prevention and support of eye health, and is also used in antioxidant and anti-aging products
