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144-68-3

Name Zeaxanthin
CAS 144-68-3
EINECS(EC#) 205-636-4
Molecular Formula C40H56O2
MDL Number MFCD00075654
Molecular Weight 568.87
MOL File 144-68-3.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Yellow Crystalline Solid
Melting point  203-2050C
Boiling point  572.66°C (rough estimate)
density  0.9944 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5250 (estimate)
storage temp.  −20°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  neat
pka 14.60±0.70(Predicted)
color  Light Orange to Very Dark Red
Odor Special Odor
Usage It is one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina
Stability: Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
LogP 14.950 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 144-68-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Data

WGK Germany  -
3-8-10
HS Code  29062990

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