Violaxanthin is a carotenoid found in prickly pear fruit.
Atmosphere:Inert Gas
Melting Point:>100°C (dec)
Solubility:Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR (CDCl3) and MS
TLC Conditions:SiO2; Dichloromethane: Methanol (9 : 1). Visualized with UV and naked eye (Rf= 0.50).
Storage and Stability:Store in amber vial under inert atmosphere at -20°C. Caution: Light-sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
