Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin
Synonyms (3R,3R)-beta,beta-Carotin-3,3-diol; Maize Yellow
Molecular Formula C40H56O2
Molecular Weight 568.88
CAS Registry Number 144-68-3
EINECS 205-636-4
Melting Point 203-2050C
MDL NO. MFCD00075654
Appearance natureFat-soluble powder or oily substance, for β-carotene derivatives, soluble in ether, petroleum ether, acetone, esters and other organic solvents, insoluble in water, in the body can not be converted to Va, there is no Va activity, light, heat-stable poor, particularly in light of the most influential of zeaxanthin; pairs of Fe3 + and Al3 + stability is also poor, but for other ions, acid, alkali and reducing agent such as Na2SO3 more stable.
Usage:
1. Prevention of aging-related macular degeneration (the leading cause of blindness in the elderly); 2. To prevent cataracts, intima-media thickening, heart disease; 3. To improve symptoms in patients with retinitis pigmentosa; 4. Reduce the color difference, so that vision is more accurate; the protection of the retina, when the absorption of light from oxidative damage; 5. anticancer effect, prevent the proliferation of cancer cells. Widely used in food (GB2760-86 provides: Maximum amount of 0.5%), health care products, cosmetics, medicine and fodder.