A Simple and Efficient Method for the Partial Synthesis of Pure (3<i>R</i>,3’<i>S</i>)-Astaxanthin from (3<i>R</i>,3’<i>R</i>,6’<i>R</i>)-Lutein and Lutein Esters via (3<i>R</i>,3’<i>S</i>)-Zeaxanthin and Theoretical Study of Their Formation Mechanisms

A Simple and Efficient Method for the Partial Synthesis of Pure (3<i>R</i>,3’<i>S</i>)-Astaxanthin from (3<i>R</i>,3’<i>R</i>,6’<i>R</i>)-Lutein and Lutein Esters via (3<i>R</i>,3’<i>S</i>)-Zeaxanthin and Theoretical Study of Their Formation Mechanisms

Carotenoids are natural compounds that have important roles in promoting and maintaining human health. Synthetic astaxanthin is a highly requested product by the aquaculture industry, but natural astaxanthin is not. Various strategies have been developed to synthesize this carotenoid. Nonetheless, t...

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Main Authors: Eloy Rodríguez-deLeón, J. Oscar. C. Jiménez-Halla, José E. Báez, M. Moustapha Bah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
carotenoids
<i>meso</i>-zeaxanthin
(3<i>R</i>,3’<i>S</i>)-astaxanthin
partial synthesis
DFT calculation
reaction mechanism
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