Canthaxanthin

Canthaxanthin is a di-ketocarotenoid also known as β, β-carotene-4,4′-dione. Canthaxanthin, which is readily available in algae, flamingos, mushrooms and crustaceans, has a characteristic orange-red colour and is the basis for the production of a commercially relevant ketocarotenoid, astaxanthin. Chemical Industrial Synthesis Process Preparation...