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Bacterioruberin

Also known as (2S,2'S)-2,2'-Bis-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3,4,3',4'-tetrahydro-1,2,1',2'-tetrahydro-psi,psi-carotene-1,1'-diol, psi,psi-Carotene, 3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-1,1'-dihydroxy-2,2'-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-, (2S,2'S)-, (2S,2'S)-2,2'-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3,4,3',4'-tetradehydro-1,2,1',2'-tetrahydro-gamma,gamma-carotene-1,1'-diol

CAS 32719-43-0Formula C50H76O4Molar mass 741.15 g/mol
Bacterioruberin chemical structure, C50H76O4, CAS 32719-43-0
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
32719-43-0
Formula
C50H76O4
Molar mass
741.15 g/mol
HS code
290549
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Bacterioruberin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Bacterioruberin is a C50 carotenoid that is a red-coloured pigment found in several Halobacterium and Haloarcula species. It has a role as a biological pigment and a bacterial metabolite. It is a tertiary alcohol, a tetrol and a C50 carotenoid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(5S,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E,30E,32S)-5,32-bis(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-2,8,12,16,21,25,29,35-octamethylhexatriaconta-6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30-tridecaene-2,35-diol
CAS number
32719-43-0
Molecular formula
C50H76O4
InChIKey
UVCQMCCIAHQDAF-RNTVPSGKSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C50H76O4/c1-39(23-17-25-41(3)27-19-29-43(5)31-33-45(49(11,12)53)35-37-47(7,8)51)21-15-16-22-40(2)24-18-26-42(4)28-20-30-44(6)32-34-46(50(13,14)54)36-38-48(9,10)52/h15-34,45-46,51-54H,35-38H2,1-14H3/b16-15+,23-17+,24-18+,27-19+,28-20+,33-31+,34-32+,39-21+,40-22+,41-25+,42-26+,43-29+,44-30+/t45-,46-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC(CCC(C)(C)O)C(C)(C)O)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC(CCC(C)(C)O)C(C)(C)O
Isomeric SMILES
C/C(=C\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=C(\C=C\[C@@H](C(O)(C)C)CCC(O)(C)C)/C)/C)/C)/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/[C@@H](C(O)(C)C)CCC(O)(C)C)\C)\C

Synonyms

  • (2S,2'S)-2,2'-Bis-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3,4,3',4'-tetrahydro-1,2,1',2'-tetrahydro-psi,psi-carotene-1,1'-diol
  • psi,psi-Carotene, 3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-1,1'-dihydroxy-2,2'-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-, (2S,2'S)-
  • (2S,2'S)-2,2'-bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3,4,3',4'-tetradehydro-1,2,1',2'-tetrahydro-gamma,gamma-carotene-1,1'-diol
  • (2S,2'S)-2,2'-Bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3,4,3',4'-tetradehydro-1,2,1',2'-tetrahydro-y,y-carotene-1,1'-diol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
741.15 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
740.5744 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
12.43calc.
Topological polar surface area
80.92 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
22calc.
Heavy atoms
54calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.48calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • bacterial metabolite
  • biological pigment
  • biophysical role
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Bacterioruberin is traded under.

HS 2905.49Indicative HS code

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…

World exports in 2024
$474M
−0.8% vs 2023, imports $513M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China59.8%
  2. France * partner reported9.8%
  3. Netherlands8.0%
Top importers
  1. United States16.3%
  2. South Korea7.8%
  3. Germany7.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Bacterioruberin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Bacterioruberin?

Bacterioruberin is a C50 carotenoid that is a red-coloured pigment found in several Halobacterium and Haloarcula species. It has a role as a biological pigment and a bacterial metabolite. It is a tertiary alcohol, a tetrol and a C50 carotenoid.

What is the CAS number of Bacterioruberin?

The CAS registry number of Bacterioruberin is 32719-43-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Bacterioruberin?

The molecular formula of Bacterioruberin is C50H76O4 and its molar mass is 741.15 g/mol.

What is Bacterioruberin used for?

Known uses and roles of Bacterioruberin include building blocks in research and laboratory, bacterial metabolite, biological pigment, biophysical role, metabolite and 1 more.

Is Bacterioruberin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Bacterioruberin is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Bacterioruberin?

Bacterioruberin is usually classified under HS code 290549 (Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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