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Rhodoxanthin

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Rhodoxanthin
Names
IUPAC name (4E)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-4--1-cyclohex-2-enone
Other names •4',5'-Didehydro-retro-β-carotene-3,3'-dione
•E161f
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
E number E161f (colours)
PubChem CID
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
SMILES
  • CC1=CC(=O)CC(C1=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=C2C(=CC(=O)CC2(C)C)C)C)C)(C)C
Properties
Chemical formula C40H50O2
Molar mass 562.82 g/mol
Appearance Purple crystals
Melting point 219 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

Rhodoxanthin is a xanthophyll pigment with a purple color that is found in small quantities in a variety plants including Taxus baccata. It is also found in the feathers of some birds. As a food additive it is used under the E number E161f as a food coloring.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8196.


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