15-cis-Phytofluene

15-cis-Phytofluene is a cis-isomer of Phytofluene. 15-cis-Phytofluene is an acyclic carotenoid. 15-cis-Phytofluene acts as a biosynthetic intermediate in carotenoid biosynthesis[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[27664-65-9]

Product Name Alternative

(15Z) -Phytofluene

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Drug Intermediate; Drug Isomer

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

C/C(C)=C\CC/C(C)=C/CC/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C\C=C(C)\CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/C

Molecular Formula

C40H62

Molecular Weight

542.92

References & Citations

[1]Powls R, et al. The roles of isomers of phytoene, phytofluene and zeta-carotene in carotenoid biosynthesis by a mutant strain of Scenedesmus obliquus. Arch Microbiol. 1977 Nov 18;115 (2) :175-9.