Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3) — formula C40H56O2, molecular weight 568.9; category dyes and pigments.
Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3) is a chemical raw material in the dyes and pigments category. Its molecular formula C40H56O2 comprises 40 C, 56 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 568.9. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 215.5 °C, LogP about 10.9. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 144-68-3 |
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| Molecular Formula | C40H56O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 568.9 |
| Melting Point | 215.5 °C |
| LogP | 10.9 |
| Category | Colorants|Food Additives |
Zeaxanthin is a colorant or pigment compound with CAS registry number 144-68-3 and molecular formula C40H56O2 (molecular weight 568.9), belonging to the dyes and pigments segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 144-68-3
Its molecular formula C40H56O2 comprises 40 C, 56 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: Zeaxanthin · 玉米黄质
Category: dyes and pigments / food additives
The CAS registry number of Zeaxanthin is 144-68-3.
Molecular formula C40H56O2, molecular weight 568.9.
It is also registered under: Zeaxanthin, 玉米黄质.
Category: Colorants / Food Additives.
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Independent reference data for Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 144-68-3 |
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| PubChem CID | 5280899 |
| Molecular formula | C40H56O2 |
| IUPAC name | (1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol |
| UNII (FDA) | CV0IB81ORO |
| Molecular Weight | 568.9 |
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| XLogP3 | 10.9 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 10 |
| Exact Mass | 568.42803102 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 568.42803102 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.5 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 42 |
| Melting Point | 215.5 °C |
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Zeaxanthin; 144-68-3; Anchovyxanthin; all-trans-Zeaxanthin; Zeaxanthol; Xanthophyll 3; Luteinofta; Optisharp; Zeagold; (3R,3'R)-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol; 3R,3'R-Zeaxanthin; beta-carotene-3,3'-diol; 3R,3'R Zeaxanthin; DTXSID5046807; CV0IB81ORO; INS NO.161H(I)
| Regulatory & Food Contact | Scientific procedures FDA has no questions; some uses may require a color additive listing OmniActive Health Technologies Ltd For use as an ingredient in baby and toddler foods, candies, cereals, dairy products, soups, and beverages at Kemin Foods, L. C. |
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| GHS notification summary | 95% (113 / 119) |
| GHS notification summary | 95% (113 / 119) |
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This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 95% (113 of 119) of all reports.
Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 113 of 119 companies (only 5% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Zeaxanthin · CAS 144-68-3 · C40H56O2. UNII CV0IB81ORO. Melting Point: 215.5 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 玉米黄质