Canthaxanthin

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.326.271.665.202.868.249 - D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.887.249 - D02.455.849.131.868.249 - D23.767.261.887.249

**Synonyms:** - Canthaxanthine