Violaxanthin, CAS 126-29-4

Product Description: Violaxanthin is a carotenoid which can be biosynthesized from zeaxanthin with zeaxanthin epoxidase (ZEP) by way of antheraxanthin only in photosynthetic eukaryotes including higher plants and involved in the xanthophyll cycle to eliminate excessive light energy[1].

Applications: Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Formula: C40H56O4

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

CAS Number: 126-29-4

Molecular Weight: 600.87

Research Area: Others

Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO

Target: Photosystem II

• SKU: MEXHY-N9625-1
• Manufacturer: MedChemExpress
• Manufacturer SKU: HY-N9625-1
• Package Unit: 1 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK