| Molecular Formula | C₄₀H₅₆O₂ |
| Appearance | Red to Very Dark Red Solid |
| Melting Point | >90ºC (dec.) |
| Molecular Weight | 568.89 |
| Storage | – 86°C, Inert atmosphere, Light Sensitive |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Stability | Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive |
| Category | Standards; Chiral Molecules; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
| Applications | Xanthophyll is one of the most widespread carotenoid alcohols in nature. Originally isolated from egg yolk, also isolated by chromatography from nettles, algae, and petals of many yellow flowers. |
