ζ-Carotene
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ζ-Carotene
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CAS No:
72746-33-9
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Formula:
C40H60
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Chemical Name:
ζ-Carotene
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Synonyms:
ψ,ψ-Carotene,7,7′,8,8′-tetrahydro-,(9-cis,9′-cis)-;ζ-Carotene;(9-cis,9′-cis)-7,7′,8,8′-Tetrahydro-ψ,ψ-carotene
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Description
Solid
Solid
9,9'-di-cis-zeta-carotene is a zeta-carotene.|A carotenoid produced in most carotenogenic organisms. It is one of several sequentially synthesized molecules that are precursors to BETA CAROTENE.
Drug Information
Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard oxidation reactions. They counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues. (See all compounds classified as Antioxidants.)
Carotene, zeta
ζ-Carotene Use and Manufacturing
Lipids -> Prenol Lipids [PR] -> Isoprenoids [PR01] -> C40 isoprenoids (tetraterpenes) [PR0107]