lutein
all-trans-(+)-xanthophyll
Identification
| Name | lutein |
| CAS Number | 127-40-2 |
| EINECS | 204-840-0 |
| FDA UNII | X72A60C9MT |
| Molecular Formula | C40 H56 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 568.88472000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD08435941 |
| Beilstein | 2068547 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | GRN 390 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Lutein from Tagetes erecta |
| GSFA Codex | Lutein from Tagetes erecta (161b(i)) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | lutein |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 127-40-2 ; XANTHOPHYLL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | orange red powder (est) |
| Assay | 80.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 196.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 702.27 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 516.00 °F. TCC ( 269.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 11.524 (est) |
| Soluble in | hexane |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | skin conditioning |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | color agents, nutrient supplements |
| Recommendation for lutein usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for lutein flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
beta,(E)-
carotene-3,3'-diol
fitoestesina eth-F (Vevy)
fitoxantina (Vevy)
lutein
floraglo
lutein
lutein (marigold extract)
ZMC natural
lutein 20% Oil Dispersion
ZMC natural
lutein 5% CWS-S
ZMC natural
lutein 5% TAB
lutein from Tagetes erecta
vegetable llutein
vegetable luteol
xanthophyll
all-trans-(+)-
xanthophyll
xanthophyll from marigold
Info:
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
PubMed:
Oxidative stability of yogurt with added lutein dye.
PubMed:
Increase in β-ionone, a carotenoid-derived volatile in zeaxanthin-biofortified sweet corn.
PubMed:
UV-B radiation impacts shoot tissue pigment composition in Allium fistulosum L. cultigens.
PubMed:
Identifying carotenoids and phenolic compounds in naranjilla (Solanum quitoense Lam. var. Puyo hybrid), an Andean fruit.
PubMed:
Bioconversion of lutein using a microbial mixture--maximizing the production of tobacco aroma compounds by manipulation of culture medium.
PubMed:
Kale carotenoids remain stable while flavor compounds respond to changes in sulfur fertility.
PubMed:
Enhanced levels of the aroma and flavor compound S-linalool by metabolic engineering of the terpenoid pathway in tomato fruits.