| Description | 1. Lutein (Xantofyl) has antitumour action. 2. Lutein has antimutagenic action. 3. Lutein has a wide range of antimicrobial action. 4. Lutein is potentially useful for treating macular degeneration. |
| Synonyms | Vegetable Lutein, 叶黄素, Xanthophyll, Bo-Xan, Xantofyl |
| molecular weight | 568.87 |
| Molecular formula | C40H56O2 |
| CAS | 127-40-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 18 mg/mL (31.64 mM) H2O: Insoluble Ethanol: 10 mg/mL (17.57 mM) |
| References | 1. Bunger M , Quataert M , Kamps L , et al. Bioavailability of lutein from a lutein-enriched egg-yolk beverage and its dried re-suspended versions[J]. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 2014, 65(7):903-909. |