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Preferred term

Canthaxanthin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A trans-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. The compound is used as an oral suntanning agent and as a food and drug coloring agent. Oral ingestion of the compound causes canthaxanthin retinopathy.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 4C3C6403MU
  • 514-78-3 (Canthaxanthin)
  • beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione
  • Canthaxanthine

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 4C3C6403MU
  • 514-78-3 (Canthaxanthin)
  • beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VZTFD98S-3

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