EINECS: 204-840-0
Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₂ 
Synonyms: (3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein; (all-E)-Lutein; 6'-Hydro-4',5'-dehydro-β-carotene-3,3'-diol; Bo-Xan; E 161; E 161b; FloraGLO; FloraGLO Lutein; OS 24; Oro Glo 7; Vegetable lutein; Vegetable luteol; Xanthophyll; all-trans-(+)-Xanthophyll; all-trans-Lutein; all-trans-Xanthophyll; trans-Lutein;
Appearance: Yellowish-brown, viscous liquid.
Molecular Weight: 568.88
Density: 1.004g/cm3
Boiling Point: 702.3°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 183 °C
Flash Point: 269.1°C
Storage Temperature: 70°C
Refractive index: 1.582
Solubility: Insoluble
Usage: Involved in photosynthesis along with green chlorophyll.