Synonyms
Xanthophyll;beta,e-carotene-3,3’-diol
Description
Lutein is an essential nutrient for the human body, which cannot be synthesized by the body itself and can only be supplemented through the food chain. Lutein has the functions of preventing vision loss, preventing AMD and regulating human immunity.
Molecular Formula
C40H5602
InChIKey
KBPHJBAIARWVSC-RGZFRNHPSA-N
pKa
14.61±0.70(Predicted)
Applications
Food coloring agent, nutrition fortifier