Rhodoxanthin
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IUPAC name
(4E)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-4-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-cyclohex-2-enylidene)octadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenylidene]-1-cyclohex-2-enone
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Other names
•4',5'-Didehydro-retro-β-carotene-3,3'-dione
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116-30-3 | |
ChemSpider | 4444663 |
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KEGG | C08610 |
PubChem | 5281251 |
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C40H50O2 | |
Molar mass | 562.82 g/mol |
Appearance | Purple crystals |
Melting point | 219 °C (426 °F; 492 K) |
Vapor pressure | {{{value}}} |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Rhodoxanthin is a xanthophyll pigment with a purple color that is found in small quantities in a variety of plants including Taxus baccata. It is also found in the feathers of some birds.[1] As a food additive it is used under the E number E161f as a food coloring; it is not approved for use in the EU[2] or USA however is approved in Australia and New Zealand[3] (where it is listed under its INS number 161f).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8196.
- ↑ UK Food Standards Agency: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Australia New Zealand Food Standards CodeLua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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