Lutein

A xanthophyll found in the major LIGHT-HARVESTING PROTEIN COMPLEXES of plants. Dietary lutein accumulates in the MACULA LUTEA.

Also Known As:

Lutein F; Lutein G; beta,epsilon-Carotene-3, 3'-Diol, (3R,3'R,6'S)-; beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3S,3'R,6'S)-; gamma Lutein; Lutein, gamma; beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)-

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Carotenoids: 4095
      - Xanthophylls: 95
        Lutein: 1244
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 4
        Carotenoids: 4095
        Xanthophylls: 95
        Lutein: 1244
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyenes: 164
        Carotenoids: 4095
        Xanthophylls: 95
        Lutein: 1244
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4095
    - Xanthophylls: 95
      - Lutein: 1244

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