ISSN:
0030-493X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
High resolution mass spectrometry has been employed to establish the structural formulae of the unique carotenoid pigment siphonaxanthin, its natural ester, siphonein and several derivatives. Siphonaxanthin exhibits a fragmentation reaction that is unusual among carotenoid pigments, namely, the elimination of carbon dioxide, observed as [M - CO2] and [M - (CO2 + H2O)]. This reaction involves the migration of an oxygen atom. Siphonaxanthol, a partially hydrogenated siphonaxanthin, exhibits a similar reaction involving the elimination of carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. From the fragmentation of derivatives of siphonaxanthin, such as the triacetate, the dimethyl ether and siphonaxanthol, and also from the fragmentation of related pigments, such as loroxanthin and fucoxanthin, the unique structural units responsible for the elimination of the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide have been identified.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oms.1210050508
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