Echinenone

Descrição detalhada : Echinenone is a carotenoid with a conjugated carbonyl group. Echinenone (4-keto-?-carotene) is a monoketo compound, is an intermediate between ?-carotene and canthaxanthin in animals. It is one of the major carotenoids of Anabaena sp., and also present in Micrococcus roseus. It is located in the thylakoid membrane of Anabaena. The conversion of ?-carotene to echinenone is catalysed by CrtO, a ?-carotene ketolase.
Sinónimos : beta,beta-Caroten-4-one
Fórmula molecula r: C40H54O
Armazenamento : -20C
Embalagem : 1X1MG