astaxanthine

a keto form of carotene; pigment in flesh of Scottish salmon (Salmo salar) crustacoa-lobster (Homarus gammarus, flamingo feathers; structure; a carotenoid without vitamin A activity, has shown anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities

Also Known As:

astaxanthin; E-astaxanthin; 3,3'-dihydroxy-beta-carotene-4,4'-dione

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Terpenes: 1531
    - Carotenoids: 4191
      - Xanthophylls: 97
        astaxanthine: 866
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 5
        Carotenoids: 4191
        Xanthophylls: 97
        astaxanthine: 866
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 270
      - Polyenes: 167
        Carotenoids: 4191
        Xanthophylls: 97
        astaxanthine: 866
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4191
    - Xanthophylls: 97
      - astaxanthine: 866

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