SHEET /m/zeaxanthin · PubChem CID 5280899 · CAS 144-68-3 · REV 2026.07
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Zeaxanthin
from sourceC40H56O2 · 568.9 g/mol
anchovyxanthin · All-trans-Anchovyxanthin · Luteinofta · Optisharp
What is Zeaxanthin?
Lutein's partner pigment in the macula of the eye, the yellow in corn, saffron, and orange peppers. Zeaxanthin (C40H56O2, 569 g/mol) is a carotenoid pigment made by plants. Found in chili peppers and eggs. from source
CategoryPlant
Chemical familyAlcohols
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
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CC1=C(C(C[C@@H](C1)O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C…102 charactersWhere you'll find it
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Lutein70% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Astaxanthin60% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.β-Carotene58% similarRetinal50% similarNo functional group in common: Retinal carries an aldehyde group, while Zeaxanthin carries an alcohol group.11-cis retinal50% similarNo functional group in common: 11-cis retinal carries an aldehyde group, while Zeaxanthin carries an alcohol group.Isotretinoin48% similarNo functional group in common: Isotretinoin carries a carboxylic acid group, while Zeaxanthin carries an alcohol group.