2017-07-30T05:01:41+03:00[Europe/Moscow] en true Zeaxanthin, Violaxanthin, Astaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin, Flavoxanthin, Rhodoxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, Canthaxanthin, Rubixanthin, Phytoene, Delta-Carotene flashcards
Tetraterpenes

Tetraterpenes

  • Zeaxanthin
    Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature.
  • Violaxanthin
    Violaxanthin is a natural xanthophyll pigment with an orange color found in a variety of plants including pansies.
  • Astaxanthin
    Astaxanthin /æstəˈzænθᵻn/ is a keto-carotenoid.
  • Cryptoxanthin
    Cryptoxanthin is a natural carotenoid pigment.
  • Flavoxanthin
    Flavoxanthin is a natural xanthophyll pigment with a golden-yellow color found in small quantities in a variety of plants.
  • Rhodoxanthin
    Rhodoxanthin is a xanthophyll pigment with a purple color that is found in small quantities in a variety of plants including Taxus baccata.
  • Beta-Carotene
    β-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.
  • Alpha-Carotene
    α-Carotene is a form of carotene with a β-ionone ring at one end and an α-ionone ring at the opposite end.
  • Canthaxanthin
    Canthaxanthin /ˌkænθəˈzænθɪn/ is a keto-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature.
  • Rubixanthin
    Rubixanthin, or natural yellow 27, is a natural xanthophyll pigment with a red-orange color found in rose hips.
  • Phytoene
    Phytoene (FY-toe-een) is a 40-carbon intermediate in the biosynthesis of carotenoids.
  • Delta-Carotene
    δ-Carotene or ε,ψ-carotene is a form of carotene with an ε-ring at one end, and the other uncyclized.