Carotenes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001675",
  "term": "Carotenes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, characterized by their orange-yellow pigmentation and insolubility in water. These compounds are biosynthesized by plants and algae, and are responsible for the color of many fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is a prominent example, serving as a precursor to vitamin A in animals.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrocarbons",
    "terpenes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1326 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carotenes/"
}