Dihydroxylycopene
Dihydroxylycopene is a polar carotenoid that is essential for photosynthesis in phototrophic bacteria. Dihydroxylycopene is an essential carotenoid in Phaeospirillum[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[4212-57-1]
Product Name Alternative
1,1'-Dihydroxylycopene
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
CC(C)(O)CCC/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/CCCC(C)(O)C
Molecular Formula
C40H60O2
Molecular Weight
572.90
References & Citations
[1]Takaichi S, et al. Genus specific unusual carotenoids in purple bacteria, Phaeospirillum and Roseospira: structures and biosyntheses. Curr Microbiol. 2011 Jul;63 (1) :75-80.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Curated Selection
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