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Zeaxanthin


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Chemical Component Summary

NameZeaxanthin
Synonyms(1R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-ol
Identifiers(1~{R})-3,5,5-trimethyl-4-[(1~{E},3~{E},5~{E},7~{E},9~{E},11~{E},13~{E},15~{E})-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-[(4~{R})-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxidanyl-cyclohexen-1-yl]octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-3-en-1-ol
FormulaC40 H56 O2
Molecular Weight568.871
TypeNON-POLYMER
Isomeric SMILESCC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1)O)(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@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)/C)/C
InChIInChI=1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-37-33(5)25-35(41)27-39(37,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-38-34(6)26-36(42)28-40(38,9)10/h11-24,35-36,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15?,30-16?,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36-/m1/s1
InChIKeyJKQXZKUSFCKOGQ-AYORJBSZSA-N

Chemical Details

Formal Charge0
Atom Count98
Chiral Atom Count2
Bond Count99
Aromatic Bond Count0

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank IDDB11176 
NameZeaxanthin
Groups
  • approved
  • investigational
DescriptionZeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms. It gives the distinct yellow color to many vegetables and other plants including paprika, corn, saffron and wolfberries. Zeaxanthin is one of the two primary xanthophyll carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye and plays a predominant component in the central macula. It is available as a dietary supplement for eye health benefits and potential prevention of age-related macular degeneration. Zeaxanthin is also added as a food dye.
SynonymsZeaxanthin
Brand Names
  • Ocuvel
  • Macuzin
  • Tozal
  • Macuvex
  • Vista Advanced AREDS2 Formula
Categories
  • Alkenes
  • Biological Factors
  • Carotenoids
  • Cyclohexanes
  • Cyclohexenes
CAS number144-68-3

Related Resource References

Resource NameReference
PubChem 5280899
ChEMBL CHEMBL2359248
ChEBI CHEBI:27547