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cryptoxanthin
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Xanthophylls
Definition
: Oxygenated forms of carotenoids. They are usually derived from alpha and beta carotene.
Other names
Carotenoids, Xanthophyll; Xanthophyll Carotenoids
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cryptoxanthin [ beta-caroten-3-ol,beta-cryptoxanthin ]
472-70-8
*Xanthophylls
Pharma Action
Anticarcinogenic Agents
J Assoc Off Anal Chem 58(3):562;1975; J Assoc Off Anal Chem 60(1):132;1976