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Entry
CA00496                                                            
Classification
Carotenoid Name
Brittonxanthin
IUPAC name 3-Methoxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
Formula
C41H54O3
Molecular Weight 
594.842 g/mol
Structure      Search similar carotenoids

Mol file
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Biological functions/Properties 
Number of
conjugated double bonds 
13 including two ketones (13 in total)
Number of
conjugated multiple bonds 
13 including two ketones (13 in total)
Isomers 
  • Constitutional isomer: CA00284, CA00645
    • InChI

    InChIKey

    Canonical SMILES

    XLogP
    10.332
    Hydrogen Bond donors
    (Lipinski's definition)
    0
    Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
    (Lipinski's definition)
    3
    LipinskiFailures
    2
    Complexity of molecule
    0.306
    Number of heavy atoms
    44
    TPSA
    (Topological Polar Surface Area) 
    43.370 Å2
    Reaction
    Pathway
    Major carotenoid information

    Minor carotenoid information

    Source organisms
    Xipholena punicea  - Bird: pompadour cotinga (Chordata - Cotingidae)
    References

    CAS
    1356059-12-5
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