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CAS 32719-43-0

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Bacterioruberin

Description:
Bacterioruberin is a carotenoid pigment primarily found in certain halophilic archaea, particularly in the genus Halobacterium. It is characterized by its deep red color, which is attributed to its conjugated double bond system, allowing it to absorb light in the visible spectrum. This pigment plays a crucial role in protecting these microorganisms from harmful ultraviolet radiation and oxidative stress, acting as an antioxidant. Bacterioruberin is soluble in organic solvents and has a relatively high molecular weight. Its structure consists of a long hydrocarbon chain with multiple conjugated double bonds, contributing to its stability and color properties. The compound is of interest not only for its biological functions but also for potential applications in biotechnology and food industries due to its natural coloring properties. Additionally, research into bacterioruberin may provide insights into the evolutionary adaptations of extremophiles in high-salinity environments.
Formula:C50H76O4
InChI:InChI=1S/C50H76O4/c1-39(23-17-25-41(3)27-19-29-43(5)31-33-45(49(11,12)53)35-37-47(7,8)51)21-15-16-22-40(2)24-18-26-42(4)28-20-30-44(6)32-34-46(50(13,14)54)36-38-48(9,10)52/h15-34,45-46,51-54H,35-38H2,1-14H3/b16-15+,23-17+,24-18+,27-19+,28-20+,33-31+,34-32+,39-21+,40-22+,41-25+,42-26+,43-29+,44-30+/t45-,46-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=UVCQMCCIAHQDAF-RNTVPSGKSA-N
SMILES:[C@@H](/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/[C@H](CCC(C)(C)O)C(C)(C)O)\C)\C)\C)/C)/C)/C)(CCC(C)(C)O)C(C)(C)O
Synonyms:
  • ψ,ψ-Carotene, 3,3′,4,4′-tetradehydro-1,1′,2,2′-tetrahydro-1,1′-dihydroxy-2,2′-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-, (2S,2′S)-
  • 6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30-Hexatriacontatridecaene-2,35-diol, 5,32-bis(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2,8,12,16,21,25,29,35-octamethyl-, (all-E)-
  • (2S,2′S)-3,3′,4,4′-Tetradehydro-2,2′-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-ψ,ψ-carotene-1,1′(2H,2′H)-diol
  • ψ,ψ-Carotene-1,1′(2H,2′H)-diol, 3,3′,4,4′-tetradehydro-2,2′-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-, (2S,2′S)-
  • α-Bacteriorubrin
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