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rubixanthin

Term ID
CHEBI:8907
Synonyms
  • (3R)-beta,psi-caroten-3-ol
  • (all-E,3R)-rubixanthin
  • E 161d
  • E161d
  • Natural yellow 27
  • Rubixanthin
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Definition
A carotenol that is a natural xanthophyll pigment. It was formerly used as a food colourant (E161d), but approval for this purpose has been withdrawn throughout the European Union.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has_parent_hydride
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from rubixanthin
Phenotype where environments contain rubixanthin
Phenotype modified by environments containing rubixanthin
Phenotype affecting rubixanthin
Human Disease Model
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