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Product Overview
Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3) is a natural carotenoid compound. It appears as orange-yellow to orange-red crystalline powder. Featuring excellent antioxidant activity and unique physiological functions, it is widely used in health care products, food additives, cosmetics and pharmaceutical fields. Produced via advanced extraction and purification technology, this product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: HPLC ≥98.0%, related impurities are strictly controlled.
- Powerful Antioxidant Property: Effectively removes free radicals and resists oxidation.
- Eye Protection Function: An essential nutrient for maintaining retinal health.
- Natural Pigment: Good coloring performance, safe for food and daily chemical application.
- High Biological Activity: Stable efficacy and easy to be absorbed by the body.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch is fully tested; standard COA and inspection reports are available.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Orange-yellow to orange-red crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Melting Point: 205 – 215 °C (decomposition)
- Density: 0.94 g/cm3 (25 °C)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane and vegetable oil; slightly soluble in ethanol
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Sensitive to light, heat and acid. Store in sealed and dark environment to prevent degradation.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral substance.
- Reactivity: Prone to oxidation and discoloration under strong light and high temperature conditions.
- Thermal Stability: Gradually decomposes above 200 °C.
- Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong acids and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Health Care Products: Main raw material for eye-care supplements, often compounded with lutein.
- Food Industry: Natural colorant and nutritional fortifier for beverages, bakery goods, candies and edible oil.
- Cosmetics: Antioxidant and anti-aging additive for skin care products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Intermediate for preparing drugs related to retinal protection and anti-inflammatory products.
- Laboratory Research: Standard reagent for biochemistry and natural product research experiments.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions: Store at -20 °C in a cool, dry and dark warehouse. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent oxidation and photodegradation. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat sources and strong oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: -20 °C.
Transportation Requirements: Transport as general chemical goods. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking. Do not transport together with oxidants, corrosive substances and toxic goods.
Operation Notes: Wear dust-proof gloves, safety goggles and protective mask. Work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of powder and direct contact with skin and eyes.
Regulatory Information
This product is a natural carotenoid and food additive, complying with relevant food, cosmetic and industrial chemical standards. Domestic sales and cross-border export shall comply with local supervision regulations. All transactions are limited to qualified food factories, health product manufacturers, cosmetic enterprises and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Zeaxanthin |
| CAS NO. | 144-68-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (3R,3'R)-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol |
| Synonyms | (3R,3'R)-Dihydroxy-beta-carotene |
| Molecular Formula | C40H56O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 568.88 |
| EINECS Number | 205-636-4 |
| UN Number | Non-dangerous goods |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to orange-red crystalline powder |
| Purity | HPLC ≥98.0% (customizable) |
| Melting Point | 205 – 215 °C (Decomposition) |
| Density | 0.94 g/cm3 (25 °C) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane and oil |
| HS Code | 3204199000 |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C, sealed, dry & dark environment |
| Packing Specification | 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/fiber drum (Inner PE bag) |
| Grade Standard | Food Grade / Cosmetic Grade / Health Product Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Nutritional supplement, food colorant, cosmetic additive, pharmaceutical intermediate |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
