Cryptoxanthins

Synonyms

Beta Caroten 3 ol

Beta-Caroten-3-ol

Cryptoxanthin

Mono-hydroxylated xanthophylls formed from the hydroxylation of BETA-CAROTENE. Isomers include: beta-cryptoxanthin, alpha-cryptoxanthin, and zeinoxanthin. The alpha- and beta-cryptoxanthin are provitamin A precursors.