Canthaxanthin
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Formula | C40H52O2 |
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Molar mass | 564. 82 g/mol |
ChemSpider ID | 4447582 |
Melting point | decomposition |
Appearance | Violet crystals |
PubChem CID | 5281227 |
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ID | 2373266 |
About Canthaxanthin
Canthaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. Carotenoids belong to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenoids. The chemical formula of canthaxanthin is C₄₀H₅₂O₂. It was first isolated in edible mushrooms.