Smiles Code
C\C(=C/CO)\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
Off-White to Dark Yellow Solid
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;
Occurs preformed only in animals; metabolized from carotenoids, such b-carotene, in the intestinal mucosa. Dietary sources include liver, milk, butter, cheese, eggs and fish liver oils or as carotenois from fruits and vegetables. Stored primarily in the liver in esterified form; transported in the blood by retinol binding protein (RBP). Nutritional factor.