Phytofluene
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Phytofluene[1] | |
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IUPAC name | (6E,10E,12E,14E, 16Z,18E,22E,26E)- 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-
octamethyldotriaconta- 2,6,10,12,14,16,18,22,26,30- decaene |
Other names | 15-cis-phytofluene 15-cis-7,8,11,12,7',8'-hexahydro- Ψ,Ψ-carotene |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [27664-65-9] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | CC(=CCC/C(=C/CC/C(=C/CC/ C(=C/C=C\C=C(/C)\
C=C\C=C(/C)\CC\C=C(/C) \CCC=C(C)C)/C)/C)/C)C |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C40H62 |
Molar mass | 542.92028 |
Appearance | orange viscous oil |
Boiling point |
140-185 °C at 0.0001 mmHg |
Solubility in water | Insoluble |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Phytofluene is a carotenoid pigment with an orange color found naturally in tomatoes and other vegetables. It is the second product of carotenoid biosynthesis.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7361.
- ^ Tomato Metabolite Database, Cornell University
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