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CAROPHYLL RED

\kˈaɹəfˌɪl ɹˈɛd], \kˈaɹəfˌɪl ɹˈɛd], \k_ˈa_ɹ_ə_f_ˌɪ_l ɹ_ˈɛ_d]\

Definitions of CAROPHYLL RED

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A trans-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. The compound is used as an oral suntanning agent and as a food and drug coloring agent. Oral ingestion of the compound causes canthaxanthin retinopathy.

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