Carotenoids

Though the Handbook serves as a unique comprehensive reference book on the known carotenoids, it is designed to be used in conjunction with the Carotenoids series. The numbering of carotenoids in the Handbook is the same as that used throughout the Carotenoids volumes. The factual information and practical guidance given in this well received book series ideally complements the information given in the Handbook. It is highly advisable to be familiar with the general methods and precautions for handling carotenoids, and with the isolation and purification strategies and methods as described and evaluated in Vol. 1A, and the principles, application and interpretation of the spectroscopic techniques as described in Vol. 1B, to ensure that the identifications and analyses on which carotenoid work is based are accurate and reliable.

Includes all natural carotenoids and common isolation artefacts up to the end of 2001 For each compound, selected key references and critically assessed information about natural occurrence and isolation, and spectroscopic data for identification are provided Unique comprehensive reference book on the known carotenoids To be used in conjunction with the Carotenoids book series Selected key references

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Section I: Introduction and guidelines on the use of the Handbook.- A. Philosophy and aims of the Handbook.- B. Strategy and criteria for selection.- C. Using the Handbook.- D. The Main List: Sections.- E. The Supplementary List.- F. Index.- Section II: Main List Natural carotenoids.- 1. Carotenoids with a C40 skeleton.- 2. Carotenoids with C45 and C50 skeletons.- 3. Apocarotenoids.- 4. Norcarotenoids.- 5. Secocarotenoids.- 6. Others.- Section III: Supplementary List.- 1. Carotenoids with a C40 skeleton.- 2. Carotenoids with C45 and C50 skeletons.- 3. Apocarotenoids.- 4. Norcarotenoids.- 5. Secocarotenoids.- 6. Others.