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Zeaxanthin

Cayman Chemical Item Number 10009992

Zeaxanthol; Xanthophyll 3; Anchovyxanthin (CAS 144-68-3)

Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3)

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Description

Zeaxanthin is one of the two diet-obtained carotenoids present in the macula region of the eye. High dietary intake of zeaxanthin correlates with reduced risk of advanced neovascular age-related macular degeneration.^1,2 In a rodent model, zeaxanthin directly inhibits oxidative damage and the production of VEGF and adhesion molecules induced by diabetes.³

1 SanGiovanni, J.P., Chew, E.Y., Clemons, T.E., et al. The relationship of dietary carotenoid and vitamin A, E, and C intake with age related macular degeneration in a case-control study. Arch Ophthalmol 125(9) 1225-1232 (2007).

2 Landrum, J.T., and Bone, R.A. Lutein, zeaxanthin, and the macular pigment. Arch Biochem Biophys 385(1) 28-40 (2001).

3 Hammond, B.R. Jr. Possible role for dietary lutein and zeaxanthin in visual development. Nutr Rev 66(12) 695-702 (2008).

Synonyms	Zeaxanthol Xanthophyll 3 Anchovyxanthin
Formal Name	β,β-carotene-3R,3'R-diol
CAS Number	144-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₆O₂
Formula Weight	568.9
Formulation	A crystalline solid
Purity	≥98%
Stability	1 year
Storage	-20°C
Shipping	Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
SMILES	Copy SMILES to clipboard O[C@H]1CC(C)(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC2(C)C)=C(C)C1

Background Reading

Hammond, B.R. Jr. Possible role for dietary lutein and zeaxanthin in visual development. Nutr Rev 66(12) 695-702 (2008).

Landrum, J.T., and Bone, R.A. Lutein, zeaxanthin, and the macular pigment. Arch Biochem Biophys 385(1) 28-40 (2001).

SanGiovanni, J.P., Chew, E.Y., Clemons, T.E., et al. The relationship of dietary carotenoid and vitamin A, E, and C intake with age related macular degeneration in a case-control study. Arch Ophthalmol 125(9) 1225-1232 (2007).

Size	Price	Quantity	Subtotal
500 µg	$108.00		$0.00
1 mg	$205.00		$0.00
5 mg	$864.00		$0.00
10 mg	$1,512.00		$0.00
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