CAS 144-68-3: β,β-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R)-
Description:β,β-Carotene-3,3'-diol, also known by its CAS number 144-68-3, is a carotenoid compound characterized by its structure, which includes two β-ionone rings connected by a long polyene chain with hydroxyl groups at the 3 and 3' positions. This compound is a derivative of β-carotene and is notable for its antioxidant properties, contributing to its potential health benefits, including its role in vision and skin health. It is typically found in various fruits and vegetables, where it contributes to the orange and yellow pigmentation. The presence of hydroxyl groups enhances its solubility in polar solvents compared to its parent compound, β-carotene. β,β-Carotene-3,3'-diol is also of interest in the food and cosmetic industries due to its color and potential health-promoting effects. Its stability can be influenced by factors such as light, temperature, and oxygen, which are important considerations in its storage and application. Overall, this compound exemplifies the diverse roles that carotenoids play in both biological systems and commercial products.
Formula:C40H56O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C40H56O2/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-37-33(5)25-35(41)27-39(37,7)8)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-38-34(6)26-36(42)28-40(38,9)10/h11-24,35-36,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t35-,36-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=JKQXZKUSFCKOGQ-QAYBQHTQSA-N
SMILES:OC1CC(=C(C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C=CC=C(C=CC2=C(C)CC(O)CC2(C)C)C)C)C)C)C(C)(C)C1)C
- Synonyms:
- (3R,3'R)-Zeaxanthin
- (3R,3'R)-β,β-Carotin-3,3'-diol
- (3R,3'R)-β,β-carotene-3,3'-diol
- (3R,3'R)-β,β-caroteno-3,3'-diol
- (3R,3′R)-Dihydroxy-β-carotene
- (3R,3′R)-Zeaxanthin
- (3R,3′R)-β,β-Carotene-3,3′-diol
- Anchovyxanthin
- Anchovyxanthin, all-trans-
- E 161H
- See more synonyms
- Luteinofta
- Optisharp
- Xanthophyll 3
- ZeaGold
- Zeaxanthin
- Zeaxanthin, all-trans-
- Zeaxanthol
- all-E-Zeaxanthin
- all-trans-3R,3′R-Zeaxanthin
- all-trans-Anchovyxanthin
- all-trans-Zeaxanthin
- β,β-Carotene-3,3′-diol, (3R,3′R)-
- β-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R)-all-trans-
- β-Carotene-3,3′-diol, (3R,3′R)-all-trans-
