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krüptoksantiin

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ID 708034 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain Chemistry
  • a xanthophyll carotenoid pigment found in plants; convertible to vitamin A by many animal livers
krüptoksantiin
cryptoxanthin preferred
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  • Garnet-red prisms with metallic luster ...; soluble in chloroform, benzene, and pyridine; slightly soluble in alcohol and methanol. Occurrence: In many plants, egg yolk, butter, blood serum. Can be made synthetically. Uses: Nutrition; medicin.

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