Flavoxanthin
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IUPAC names
(2R,6S,7aR)-2- [(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)- 16-[(1R,4R)-4-Hydroxy- 2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex- 2-enyl]-1,5,10,14- tetramethylhexadeca- 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15- octaenyl]-4,4,7a-trimethyl-2,5,6,7- tetrahydrobenzofuran-6-ol | |
Other names
•5,8-Epoxy-5,8-dihydro-γ -carotene-3,3'-diol •all-trans-Flavoxanthin •E161a | |
Identifiers | |
512-29-8 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChEBI | CHEBI:5087 |
ChemSpider | 4444650 |
E number | E161a (colours) |
KEGG | C08594 |
PubChem | 5281238 |
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Properties | |
C40H56O3 | |
Molar mass | 584.87 g/mol |
Appearance | Yellow solid |
Melting point | 184 °C (363 °F; 457 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Infobox references | |
Flavoxanthin is a natural xanthophyll pigment with a golden-yellow color found in small quantities in a variety of plants. As a food additive it used under the E number E161a as a food coloring although it is not approved for use in the EU[2] or USA. It is listed as food additive 161a in Australia and New Zealand where it is approved for usage as an ingredient in food products.[3]
References
- ↑ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4032.
- ↑ UK Food Standards Agency: "Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers". Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- ↑ Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code"Standard 1.2.4 - Labelling of ingredients". Retrieved 2011-10-27.
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