| Violaxanthin is a carotenoid found in prickly pear fruit. Synonyms: 5,6,5,6-Tetrahydrozeaxanthin 5,6:5,6-diepoxide, (1R,1R,3S,3S)-6,6-((3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(1,5,5-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol) CAS No: 126-29-4 Molecular Formula: C40H56O4 Molecular Weight: 600.87 Purity: 90% Appearance: Orange-brown solid Method for Determining Identity: Mass Spectrometric Analysis Melting Point: >100C (dec) Solubility: Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate Storage and Stability: Store in amber vial under inert atmosphere at -20C. Light-sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap |
