Lutein
Specifications: 5%-80%
CAS:NO. 127-40-2
| Product name: | Lutein |
| CAS NO: | 127-40-2 |
| Specification: | 5%-80% |
| Molecular formula: | C40H56O2 |
| Molecular weight: | 568.87 |
| Molecular structure: | ![]() |
| Appearance: | Orange powder |
| Use: | Lutein is a carotenoid, belonging to photosynthetic pigments, naturally occurring widely in vegetables, flowers, fruits and other plants, which can transfer the absorbed light energy to the special state of chlorophyll A for its conversion of light energy, with the role of protecting chlorophyll. Natural lutein is a kind of antioxidant with excellent performance, adding appropriate amount in food can prevent cellular aging and organ aging, and also can prevent vision loss and blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration of the retina of the eyes, at the same time, it can also be used as feed additives for poultry meat and egg coloring, as well as used as a coloring and nutritional health care agent in the food industry. |
