Carotenoids

The general name for a group of fat-soluble pigments found in green, yellow, and leafy vegetables, and yellow fruits. They are aliphatic hydrocarbons consisting of a polyisoprene backbone.

Also Known As:

Carotene; Carotenes; Carotenes and Carotenoids

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antioxidants

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Organic Chemicals: 42

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Hydrocarbons: 362

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Terpenes: 160

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Carotenoids: 1334

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Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 3

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Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1

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Cycloparaffins: 3

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Cyclohexanes: 1

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Cyclohexenes

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Carotenoids: 1334

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Acyclic Hydrocarbons

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Alkenes: 29

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Polyenes: 66

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Carotenoids: 1334

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Biological Factors: 931

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Biological Pigments

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Carotenoids: 1334

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