Rhodopin
Rhodopin | ||
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IUPAC name (6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dodecaen-2-ol | ||
Other names 1-Hydroxylycopene; 1-hydroxy-1,2-dihydrolycopene; all-trans-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dodecaen-2-ol | ||
Identifiers | ||
PubChem | 135626262 | |
ChemSpider | 4517822 | |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 | |
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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
- ↑ Britton G, Liaaen-Jensen S, Pfander HP. (2004). Carotenoids: Handbook. Springer. p. 109. ISBN 978-3-7643-6180-8.