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Spirilloxanthin

Also known as Rhodoviolascin, (4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E)-2,31-dimethoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28-tridecaene, psi,psi-Carotene, 3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-1,1'-dimethoxy-

CAS 34255-08-8Formula C42H60O2Molar mass 596.94 g/mol
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Spirilloxanthin chemical structure, C42H60O2, CAS 34255-08-8
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
34255-08-8
Formula
C42H60O2
Molar mass
596.94 g/mol
HS code
290919
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Spirilloxanthin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Spirilloxanthin is a carotenoid ether that is (3E,3'E)-1,1'-dihydroxy-3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-,-carotene in which both hydroxyl hydrogens are replaced by methyl groups. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E)-2,31-dimethoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28-tridecaene
CAS number
34255-08-8
Molecular formula
C42H60O2
UNII
P2OR1D365Y
InChIKey
VAZQBTJCYODOSV-HZUCFJANSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C42H60O2/c1-35(23-15-25-37(3)27-17-29-39(5)31-19-33-41(7,8)43-11)21-13-14-22-36(2)24-16-26-38(4)28-18-30-40(6)32-20-34-42(9,10)44-12/h13-32H,33-34H2,1-12H3/b14-13+,23-15+,24-16+,27-17+,28-18+,31-19+,32-20+,35-21+,36-22+,37-25+,38-26+,39-29+,40-30+
Canonical SMILES
COC(C)(C)CC=CC(C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CCC(C)(C)OC
Isomeric SMILES
C/C(=C\C=C\C(=C\C=C\C(=C\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=C(\C=C\CC(OC)(C)C)/C)/C)/C)\C)\C)/C=C/CC(OC)(C)C

Synonyms

  • Rhodoviolascin
  • (4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E)-2,31-dimethoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28-tridecaene
  • psi,psi-Carotene, 3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-1,1'-dimethoxy-
  • all-trans-Rhodoviolascin
  • All-trans-spirilloxanthin
  • Rhodoviolascin, all-trans-
  • Spirilloxanthin, all-trans-
  • (3E,3'E)-1,1'-Dimethoxy-3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-psi,psi-carotene
  • Lycopene, 3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-1,1'-dimethoxy-, all-trans-
  • Rhodouiolascin, all-trans-
  • 3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-1,1'-dimethoxy-psi,psi-carotene
  • 1,1'-Dimethoxy-3,4,3',4'-tetradehydro-1,2,1',2'-tetrahydro-psi,psi-carotene
  • 3,3',4,4'-Tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-psi,psi-carotene, 1,1'-dimethoxy-
  • (4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E)-2,31-dimethoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyl-dotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28-tridecaene

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
596.94 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
596.4593 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
12.19calc.
Topological polar surface area
18.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
18calc.
Heavy atoms
44calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.38calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
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
  • 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 Spirilloxanthin is traded under.

HS 2909.19Indicative HS code

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

World exports in 2024
$10.2B
−8.7% vs 2023, imports $10.4B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. United States32.0%
  2. China22.3%
  3. Saudi Arabia12.9%
Top importers
  1. Singapore16.5%
  2. Mexico14.8%
  3. Japan14.8%
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Frequently asked questions

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What is Spirilloxanthin?

Spirilloxanthin is a carotenoid ether that is (3E,3'E)-1,1'-dihydroxy-3,3',4,4'-tetradehydro-1,1',2,2'-tetrahydro-,-carotene in which both hydroxyl hydrogens are replaced by methyl groups. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Spirilloxanthin?

The CAS registry number of Spirilloxanthin is 34255-08-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Spirilloxanthin?

The molecular formula of Spirilloxanthin is C42H60O2 and its molar mass is 596.94 g/mol.

What is Spirilloxanthin used for?

Known uses and roles of Spirilloxanthin include building blocks in research and laboratory, bacterial metabolite, metabolite and prokaryotic metabolite.

Is Spirilloxanthin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Spirilloxanthin 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 Spirilloxanthin?

Spirilloxanthin is usually classified under HS code 290919 (Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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