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Version5.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2006-05-22 14:17:40 UTC
Update Date2022-03-07 02:49:13 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0002181
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB0011186
  • HMDB02181
  • HMDB11186
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePhytoene
DescriptionPhytoene, also known as 7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-octahydrocarotene, is a carotenoid found in human fluids. Carotenoids are isoprenoid molecules that are widespread in nature and are typically seen as pigments in fruits, flowers, birds, and crustacea. Animals are unable to synthesize carotenoids de novo, and rely upon the diet as a source of these compounds. Over recent years there has been considerable interest in dietary carotenoids with respect to their potential in alleviating age-related diseases in humans. This attention has been mirrored by significant advances in cloning most of the carotenoid genes and in the genetic manipulation of crop plants with the intention of increasing levels in the diet. Studies have shown an inverse relationship between the consumption of certain fruits and vegetables and the risk of epithelial cancer. Since carotenoids are among the micronutrients found in cancer-preventive foods, detailed qualitative and quantitative determination of these compounds, particularly in fruits and vegetables and in human plasma, have recently become increasingly important (PMID: 1416048 , 15003396 ).
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
ValueSource
(6E,10E,14E,16E,18E,22E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,14,16,18,22,26,30-nonaeneChEBI
7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-Octahydro-psi,psi-caroteneChEBI
(all-e)-PhytoeneHMDB
all-trans-7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-Octahydro-lycopeneHMDB
all-trans-PhytoeneHMDB
trans-PhytoeneHMDB
(all-e) PhytoeneHMDB
7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-Octahydro-ψ,ψ-caroteneHMDB
7,7’,8,8’,11,11’,12,12’-octahydro-ψ,ψ-caroteneHMDB
Chemical FormulaC40H64
Average Molecular Weight544.9362
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight544.500802048
IUPAC Name(6E,10E,14E,16E,18E,22E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,14,16,18,22,26,30-nonaene
Traditional Namephytoene
CAS Registry Number540-04-5
SMILES
CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(/C)CC\C=C(/C)CC\C=C(/C)CCC=C(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C40H64/c1-33(2)19-13-23-37(7)27-17-31-39(9)29-15-25-35(5)21-11-12-22-36(6)26-16-30-40(10)32-18-28-38(8)24-14-20-34(3)4/h11-12,19-22,27-30H,13-18,23-26,31-32H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,35-21+,36-22+,37-27+,38-28+,39-29+,40-30+
InChI KeyYVLPJIGOMTXXLP-KEKOKYSKSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carotenes. These are a type of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing eight consecutive isoprene units. They are characterized by the presence of two end-groups (mostly cyclohexene rings, but also cyclopentene rings or acyclic groups) linked by a long branched alkyl chain. Carotenes belonging form a subgroup of the carotenoids family.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
Sub ClassTetraterpenoids
Direct ParentCarotenes
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Carotene
  • Branched unsaturated hydrocarbon
  • Unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
  • Unsaturated hydrocarbon
  • Olefin
  • Acyclic olefin
  • Hydrocarbon
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effectNot Available
Disposition
ProcessNot Available
RoleNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Extracellular
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Breast Milk
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.13 +/- 0.08 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
BloodDetected and Quantified0.23 +/- 0.16 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
Breast MilkDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)FemaleNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB030667
KNApSAcK IDC00000905
Chemspider ID4444344
KEGG Compound IDC05413
BioCyc IDPHYTOENE
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkPhytoene
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound5280784
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID8191
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDPHYTN
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Khachik F, Beecher GR, Goli MB, Lusby WR, Smith JC Jr: Separation and identification of carotenoids and their oxidation products in the extracts of human plasma. Anal Chem. 1992 Sep 15;64(18):2111-22. [PubMed:1416048 ]
  2. Fraser PD, Bramley PM: The biosynthesis and nutritional uses of carotenoids. Prog Lipid Res. 2004 May;43(3):228-65. [PubMed:15003396 ]