CAS 465-42-9: Capsanthin
Description:Capsanthin is a carotenoid pigment primarily found in red peppers and certain other plants. It is known for its vibrant red color, which contributes to the visual appeal of various foods. Chemically, capsanthin is a tetraterpene, characterized by its long hydrocarbon chain and multiple conjugated double bonds, which are responsible for its color and antioxidant properties. The molecular formula of capsanthin is C40H56, and it has a complex structure that includes several rings and functional groups. This compound is not only valued for its coloring ability in food products but also for its potential health benefits, including antioxidant activity and possible roles in reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Capsanthin is often used in the food industry as a natural colorant and is recognized for its stability under various processing conditions. Additionally, it is being studied for its potential applications in cosmetics and dietary supplements due to its bioactive properties.
Formula:C40H56O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C40H56O3/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-23-36-33(5)25-34(41)26-38(36,6)7)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)22-24-37(43)40(10)28-35(42)27-39(40,8)9/h11-24,34-35,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,23-21+,24-22+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t34-,35+,40+/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=VYIRVAXUEZSDNC-RDJLEWNRSA-N
SMILES:O=C(C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C=CC=C(C=CC1=C(C)CC(O)CC1(C)C)C)C)C)C)C2(C)CC(O)CC2(C)C
- Synonyms:
- (3R,3'S,5'R)-3,3'-dihydroxy-beta,kappa-caroten-6'-one
- (3R,3′S,5′R)-3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6′-one
- 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-Nonadecanonaen-1-one, 19-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl)-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-, (all-E)-
- 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-Nonadecanonaen-1-one, 19-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl)-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-
- Capsanthin(=paprika
- E 160c
- Orange Color 100OIL-EX
- Sodium 4-Methyl Benzene Sulfinate
- all-trans-Capsanthin
- β,κ-Caroten-6′-one, 3,3′-dihydroxy-, (3R,3′S,5′R)-
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- Capsanthin
