Chemical Substance - Zeaxanthin

NHPID name:
Zeaxanthin

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
Zeaxanthin

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Zeaxanthin

Monograph(s):
Antioxidants , Marigold Extract and Isolates (Lutein and Zeaxanthin)

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
144-68-3


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Colour Additive