A Novel Carotenoid with a Unique 2,6-Cyclo-ψ-End Group, Roretziaxanthin, from the Sea Squirt <i>Halocynthia roretzi</i>

A novel carotenoid with a unique 2,6-cyclo-ψ-end group, named roretziaxanthin (<b>1</b>), was isolated from the sea squirt <i>Halocynthia roretzi</i> as a minor carotenoid along with (3<i>S</i>,3′<i>S</i>)-astaxanthin, alloxanthin, halocynthiaxanthin,...

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Main Authors: Takashi Maoka, Chisato Tode
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/20/12/732