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 containing 4 terpene subunits.

Also Known As:

Carotene; Carotenes; Derivatives, Tetraterpene; Carotenoid; Tetraterpene Derivatives; Tetraterpenes

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antioxidants

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Carotenoids: 4095
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 4
        Carotenoids: 4095
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyenes: 164
        Carotenoids: 4095
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4095

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results