Showing chemical card for 1'-hydroxy-γ-carotene (CFc000337462)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:14 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337462
Molecule Identification
Common Name
1'-hydroxy-γ-carotene
Definition
1'-hydroxy-γ-carotene is a member of the class of compounds known as xanthophylls. Xanthophylls are carotenoids containing an oxygenated carotene backbone. Carotenes are characterized by the presence of two end-groups (mostly cyclohexene rings, but also cyclopentene rings or acyclic groups) linked by a long branched alkyl chain. Carotenes belonging form a subgroup of the carotenoids family. Xanthophylls arise by oxygenation of the carotene backbone. 1'-hydroxy-γ-carotene is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 1'-hydroxy-γ-carotene can be found in a number of food items such as red bell pepper, elderberry, jute, and plains prickly pear, which makes 1'-hydroxy-γ-carotene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as xanthophylls. These are carotenoids containing an oxygenated carotene backbone. Carotenes are characterized by the presence of two end-groups (mostly cyclohexene rings, but also cyclopentene rings or acyclic groups) linked by a long branched alkyl chain. Carotenes belonging form a subgroup of the carotenoids family. Xanthophylls arise by oxygenation of the carotene backbone.
