Description

Flavoxanthin is a naturally occurring xanthophyll carotenoid pigment known for its distinctive yellow-orange color. This compound is valued for its role as a natural colorant and its potential bioactive properties, offering a clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking to enhance product appeal and functionality.

Application

• Natural Food Coloring: Used to impart a stable yellow to orange hue in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and baked goods.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Incorporated into formulations for its antioxidant properties and as a source of provitamin A activity.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a natural pigment in creams, lotions, and makeup products, and may be used for its skin-conditioning benefits.
• Animal Feed Additive: Applied in poultry feed to enhance the yellow coloration of egg yolks and chicken skin.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Can be used as a coloring agent in tablet coatings and capsules.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in biochemical and nutritional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Flavoxanthin
CAS No.	512-29-8
Molecular Formula	C40H56O2
Molecular Weight	568.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Flavoxanthin; (3R,3'R,5R,8'R)-5,8'-Epoxy-5,8'-dihydro-β,β-carotene-3,3'-diol; Chrysanthemaxanthin; 5,8-Epoxy-5,8-dihydro-β,β-carotene-3,3'-diol; Natural Yellow 27; E 161a
EINECS	208-133-4

Quality Control

Our Flavoxanthin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and safety, relevant for food and cosmetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metals, and microbiological parameters is available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 90.0% (w/w)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.