Canthaxanthin
MESHD016644
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.
Synonyms
- Canthaxanthine
- Roxanthin Red 10
- Orobronze
- Food Orange 8
- Carophyll Red
- C.I. 40850
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