Description

IUPAC Name: (1R,3S,6S)-6-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-1,5,5-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol

InChI: InChI=1S/C40H56O4/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-39-35(5,6)25-33(41)27-37(39,9)43-39)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-40-36(7,8)26-34(42)28-38(40,10)44-40/h11-24,33-34,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t33-,34-,37+,38+,39-,40-/m0/s1

InChIKey: SZCBXWMUOPQSOX-WVJDLNGLSA-N

Canonical SMILES: CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC12C(CC(CC1(O2)C)O)(C)C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC34C(CC(CC3(O4)C)O)(C)C

Isomeric SMILES: C/C(=CC=CC=C(C=CC=C(C=C[C@@]12O[C@@]1(C[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)C)/C)/C)/C=C/C=C(/C=C/[C@@]34O[C@@]3(C[C@H](CC4(C)C)O)C)C

Synonyms: Violaxanthin; 126-29-4; all-trans-Violaxanthin; trans-Violaxanthin; Zeaxanthin diepoxide; (1R,3S,6S)-6-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-1,5,5-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol; CHEBI:35288; E 161e; …

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Product Overview

Violaxanthin is a natural xanthophyll carotenoid with significant antioxidant and photoprotective properties. BIORLAB provides high-purity violaxanthin isolated through advanced chromatographic techniques for pharmaceutical and nutritional research applications.

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₄
• Molecular Weight: 600.9 g/mol
• Appearance: Orange-yellow crystalline powder
• Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, acetone, hexane
• Melting Point: 200-202°C (decomposition)

Storage and Handling

• Store at -80°C under inert gas
• Protect from light and oxygen
• Stability: 1 year when properly stored
• Stock solution: Prepare in ethanol or acetone
• Use amber vials for storage

Key Research Applications

Photosynthesis Research

• Light-harvesting studies
• Energy transfer mechanisms
• Photoprotection investigation
• Xanthophyll cycle studies

Antioxidant Research

• Free radical scavenging
• Oxidative stress protection
• Lipid peroxidation studies
• ROS modulation

Nutritional Studies

• Bioavailability research
• Absorption mechanisms
• Metabolic pathways
• Health benefit investigations

Quality Assurance

• HPLC purity analysis
• Structure verified by UV-Vis spectroscopy
• Complete Certificate of Analysis
• Batch-specific documentation
• Stringent quality control

Research Benefits

• High biological activity
• Excellent batch consistency
• Comprehensive documentation
• Enhanced stability protocols
• Superior purity

Research Applications Highlights

1. Photosynthetic Studies

   • Light energy dissipation
   • Photoprotective mechanisms
   • Xanthophyll cycle
   • Chloroplast function

2. Oxidative Stress Research

   • Antioxidant mechanisms
   • Cell protection
   • Membrane stability
   • Free radical neutralization

3. Molecular Mechanisms

   • Carotenoid conversion
   • Transport studies
   • Metabolic pathways
   • Bioavailability

Why Choose BIORLAB’s Violaxanthin?

• Industry-leading purity
• Expert technical support
• Full analytical documentation
• Competitive Pricing
• Global shipping capability
• Custom synthesis options

Technical Support

• Method development assistance
• Analytical protocols
• Stability data
• Storage recommendations
• Application Guidance

For research use only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic use.