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Canthaxanthin

Chemical compound
Canthaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. Carotenoids belong to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenoids. The chemical formula of canthaxanthin is C₄₀H₅₂O₂. It was first isolated in edible mushrooms. Wikipedia
Formula: C40H52O2
Molar mass: 564.82 g/mol
PubChem CID: 5281227