Term Name: | violaxanthin |
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Definition: | An epoxycarotenol that is 5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-5,6:5',6'-diepoxy-beta,beta-carotene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 3'. It is the naturally occurring xanthophyll pigment found in a variety of plants. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:27295] ( EBI ) |