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canthaxanthin

Molecular ID 5281227Formula C40H52O2MW 564.85 food sources

Molecular structure

Mass spectrum

A real measured fragmentation pattern · 1 of 12 experimental spectra

◆ measured · massbankpositive70 peaks

Biochemical reactions

Metabolic reactions from curated biochemical databases · peer-reviewed

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4',4'-dihydroxyechinenone = canthaxanthin + H2O

EC 1.14.99.63productview reaction →

echinenone + 2 AH2 + 2 O2 = canthaxanthin + 2 A + 3 H2O

Research papers

7 peer-reviewed papers reference this compound · top-cited shown

Liposomes as delivery systems for carotenoids: comparative studies of loading ability, storage stability and in vitro release(2014)

Use of the micronucleus test to monitor the effect of vitamin A, beta‐carotene and canthaxanthin on the buccal mucosa of betel nut/tobacco chewers(1984)

Lipid Oxidation in Fresh and Spray-Dried Eggs Enriched with ω3 and ω6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids During Storage as Affected by Dietary Vitamin E and Canthaxanthin Supplementation(2001)

Impact of genomics on the field of probiotic research: historical perspectives to modern paradigms(2014)

Water Soluble Complexes of Carotenoids with Arabinogalactan(2008)

Foods containing this compound

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canthaxanthin

Mass spectrum

Biochemical reactions

Research papers

Foods containing this compound

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