capsanthin [Supplementary Concept]

carotenoid pigment with cyclopentane rings instead of cyclohexenes; isolated form paprika & pimientos; RN given refers to (3R,3'S,5'R)-isomer; biosynthesized from violaxanthin

Date introduced: January 1, 1974

MeSH Unique ID: C006889

Registry Number: 420NY1J57N

Heading Mapped to:

• Xanthophylls

Entry Terms:

• capsanthin, (3R,3'S,5'R,13-cis)-isomer

Previous Indexing:

• CAROTENOIDS (1974-2006)
• CARSICUM (74-81)