Bacterioruberin

(2S,2S)-2,2-Bis-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3,4,3,4-tetrahydro-1,2,1,2-tetrahydro-psi,psi-carotene-1,1-diol

C50H76O4 (740.5743295999999)


A C50 carotenoid that is a red-coloured pigment found in several Halobacterium and Haloarcula species. D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids

   

Bisanhydrobacterioruberin

(2S,2S)-3,3,4,4-Tetradehydro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydro-1,1-dihydroxy-2,2-bis(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-psi,psi-carotene

C50H72O2 (704.5532012)


A C50 carotenoid that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of bacterioruberin, a red-coloured pigment found in several Halobacterium and Haloarcula species.