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Parameter: Gyroxanthin-Diester

Short Description: 
Gyroxanthin-Diester
Short Name: 
gyrox
Official Name: 
Gyroxanthin-Diester
Units: 
milligrams/meter^3
Graphable: 
Yes
No Data Value: 
nd
Description

Gyroxanthin, (3S,5R,6S,3'S,5'R,6'R)-5,6-epoxy-6,7,7',8'-tetradehydro-5,6,5',6'-tetrahydro -beta,beta-carotene-3,19,3',5'-tetrol, is a marine allenic and acetylenic carotenoid pigment and occurs as a diester (19-dodecanoate 3'-acetate).