The disulfosuccinate sodium salt of lutein (Ldss) was prepared for the first time and an obvious blue shift appeared in the UV absorption spectra of its aqueous solution due to the formation of substantial H-type aggregates. The experimental results reflected the improved properties of Ldss, including excellent stability to alkaline solution at ambient temperature in the dark as well as better aqueous solubility and radical scavenging ability compared with those of lutein and the disodium disuccinate of lutein.