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