Xanthophylls

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012735",
  "term": "Xanthophylls",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of oxygen-containing carotenoid pigments, responsible for the yellow and orange colors in many plants, fruits, and vegetables. These compounds are derived from carotenes through the introduction of oxygen atoms, typically as hydroxyl groups. Lutein and zeaxanthin are common examples, playing roles in photosynthesis and protecting against oxidative damage.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "carotenes",
    "carotenoids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1374 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)",
    "White Book, 2nd ed., p. 226 (https://iupac.qmul.ac.uk/bibliog/white.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/xanthophylls/"
}