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Violaxanthin

Violaxanthin is a lipophilic epoxy carotenoid and a light energy scavenger with biological activities such as antioxidation and anti-inflammation. Violaxanthin exists in photosynthetic eukaryotes including higher plants and participates in the xanthophyll cycle. As a component of the xanthophyll cycle, violaxanthin can be synthesized from zeaxanthin under the catalysis of epoxidase and scavenge excess light energy in photosynthetic eukaryotes.

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Purity: 98.00%
CAS No.: 126-29-4
Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₄
Molecular Weight:600.87

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Solution, -20°C, 2 years

Violaxanthin Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 126-29-4

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In Vitro

Violaxanthin is biosynthesized from zeaxanthin (HY-120318) via antheraxanthin in photosynthetic eukaryotes, including higher plants, under the action of zeaxanthin epoxidase (ZEP), and participates in the xanthophyll cycle to dissipate excess light energy^[1].
Violaxanthin is sensitive to light and heat, requiring strict light-shielding operations. For experimental concentrations, references of analogous xanthophylls (Lutein/Zeaxanthin) can be consulted.

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Chemical Information

CAS No. 126-29-4
Appearance Liquid
Molecular Weight 600.87
Formula C₄₀H₅₆O₄
Color Colorless to light yellow
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C[C@@](O1)(C[C@H](CC2(C)C)O)[C@@]12/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/[C@]34[C@](O3)(C[C@H](CC4(C)C)O)C
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Solution, -20°C, 2 years

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Takemura M, et al. Violaxanthin: natural function and occurrence, biosynthesis, and heterologous production. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2021;105(16-17):6133-6142. [Content Brief]

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How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

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