Designation of carotenoid end groups. Adapted from ref. 81
Prefix . | Type . | Formula . |
---|---|---|
ψ | Acyclic | C9H15 |
β, ε | Cyclohexene | C9H15 |
γ | Methylenecyclohexane | C9H15 |
κ | Cyclopentane | C9H17 |
φ, χ | Aryl | C9H11 |
Prefix . | Type . | Formula . |
---|---|---|
ψ | Acyclic | C9H15 |
β, ε | Cyclohexene | C9H15 |
γ | Methylenecyclohexane | C9H15 |
κ | Cyclopentane | C9H17 |
φ, χ | Aryl | C9H11 |