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Isolation of 4'-hydroxyechinenone from Micrococcus roseus.

Authors :
Schwartzel EM
Cooney JJ
Source :
Journal of bacteriology [J Bacteriol] 1972 Dec; Vol. 112 (3), pp. 1422-4.
Publication Year :
1972

Abstract

The carotenoid 4'-hydroxyechinenone (4'-hydroxy-beta, beta-carotene-4-one) was isolated from Micrococcus roseus. It is proposed as an intermediate between echinenone and canthaxanthin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9193
Volume :
112
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of bacteriology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4640507
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.112.3.1422-1424.1972