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Canthaxanthin

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FormulaC40H52O2
Molar mass564. 82 g/mol
ChemSpider ID4447582
Melting pointdecomposition
AppearanceViolet crystals
PubChem CID5281227
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Date of Upd.
ID2373266
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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.

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