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Biological Factors > Pigments, Biological > Carotenoids > Xanthophylls
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Acyclic > Alkenes > Polyenes > Carotenoids > Xanthophylls
Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Terpenes > Carotenoids > Xanthophylls
... > Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexenes > Carotenoids > Xanthophylls
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexenes > Carotenoids > Xanthophylls

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Xanthophylls  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Carotenoids, Xanthophyll
  • Xanthophyll Carotenoids

Scope note

  • Oxygenated forms of carotenoids. They are usually derived from alpha and beta carotene.

History note

  • 2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D024341

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