Term Name: beta-cryptoxanthin
Synonyms: (3R)-beta,beta-caroten-3-ol, beta-Cryptoxanthin, cryptoxanthin
Definition: A carotenol that exhibits antioxidant activity. It has been isolated from fruits such as papaya and oranges.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:10362]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: carotenol
has_parent_hydride: beta-carotene
has_role: antioxidant biomarker plant metabolite provitamin A
inverse has_functional_parent: (3S,5R,6S)-beta-cryptoxanthin 5,6-epoxide