Rhodopin

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Rhodopin
Identifiers
PubChem 135626262
ChemSpider 4517822
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C40H58O
Molar mass 554.89 g mol−1
Density 0.912 g/cm3
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Rhodopin (1,2-dihydro-ψ,ψ-caroten-1-ol) is a carotenoid. It is a major carotenoid of phototropic bacteria such as Rhodomicrobium vannielii and Rhodopseudomonas acidophila strain 7050.[1]

References

  1. Britton G, Liaaen-Jensen S, Pfander HP. (2004). Carotenoids: Handbook. Springer. p. 109. ISBN 978-3-7643-6180-8. 


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