Violaxanthin

Name: Violaxanthin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042915

About Violaxanthin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Violaxanthin, an API reference standard registered under CAS number 126-29-4. Formula C40H56O4, molecular weight 600.9 g/mol. Common synonyms include trans-Violaxanthin and all-trans-Violaxanthin.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of the parent drug substance, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Violaxanthin in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Violaxanthin
Catalogue No.	VQ-042915
CAS Number	126-29-4
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
Molecular formula	C₄₀H₅₆O₄
Molecular weight	600.9 g/mol
Exact mass	600.4179
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SZCBXWMUOPQSOX-WVJDLNGLSA-N
SMILES	C/C(=C\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=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
PubChem CID	448438

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	9.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	65.5 Å²
Synonyms	trans-Violaxanthin, all-trans-Violaxanthin, Zeaxanthin diepoxide, E 161e, 5,6:5',6'-Diepoxy-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-beta-carotene-3,3'-diol, Violoxanthin, (3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S,6'S)-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-5,6:5',6'-diepoxy-beta,beta-carotene-3,3'-diol, 5a,6a:5'a,6'a-Bisoxy-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-b,b-carotene-3b,3b'-diol, (all-E)-violaxanthin, 5,6,5',6'-diepoxy-5,6,5',6'-tetrahydro-beta,beta-carotene-3,3'-diol, (3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S,6'S)-5,6:5',6'-diepoxy-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-beta,beta-carotene-3,3'-diol, (3S,5R,6S,3'S,5'R,6'S)-5,6:5',6'-Diepoxy-5,6,5',6'-tetrahydro-beta,beta-carotene-3,3'-diol

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Violaxanthin?

The CAS Registry Number of Violaxanthin is 126-29-4. It is also known as trans-Violaxanthin, all-trans-Violaxanthin, Zeaxanthin diepoxide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Violaxanthin?

Violaxanthin has the molecular formula C40H56O4 and a molecular weight of 600.9 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Violaxanthin can I order?

We supply Violaxanthin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Violaxanthin?

Yes. Every lot of Violaxanthin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Violaxanthin be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Violaxanthin worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.