phytoene
/ˈfʌɪtəʊiːn/Biochemistry
noun
An acyclic polyunsaturated isoprenoid hydrocarbon, C40H64, that is a colourless precursor in the biological synthesis of carotenoid pigments, and is a viscous liquid when isolated.
Origin
1950s. From phyto- + -ene. Compare phytol.
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