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| IUPAC name | (1S,4S,6R)-1-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)- 4-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]- 3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]- 2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-4-ol |
| Other names | 5,6:5',6'-Diepoxy-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-β-carotene-3,3'-diol Zeaxanthin diepoxide all-trans-Violaxanthin E161e |
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| CAS number | 126-29-4 |
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| Molecular formula | C40H56O4 |
| Molar mass | 600.85 g/mol |
| Appearance | Orange crystals |
| Melting point |
200 °C |
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Violaxanthin is a natural xanthophyll pigment with an orange color found in a variety of plants including pansies. It is biosynthesized from zeaxanthin by epoxidation.1 As a food additive it used under the E number E161e as a food coloring.
References
- ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 9902.
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