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Canthaxanthin

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Definition: A trans-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. The compound is used as an oral suntanning agent and as a food and drug coloring agent. Oral ingestion of the compound causes canthaxanthin retinopathy.     
Pharmacological Action Antioxidants 		Other names Roxanthin Red 10; Orobronze; Food Orange 8; Carophyll Red; Canthaxanthine; C.I. 40850
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
phenoro  54650-04-3   *Canthaxanthin *beta Carotene Drug Combinations. Ann Dermatol Venereol 1984;111(1):65

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