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Dinoxanthin

Dinoxanthin
Dinoxanthin.svg
Names
IUPAC name
(3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S)-3,5'-Dihydroxy-6',7'-didehydro-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-5,6-epoxy-β,β-caroten-3'-yl acetate
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3D model (Jmol)
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PubChem CID
Properties
C42H58O5
Molar mass 642.92 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Dinoxanthin is a type of xanthophyll found in dinoflagellates. This compound is a potential antioxidant and may help to protect dinoflagellates against reactive oxygen species.



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