Mono-hydroxylated xanthophylls formed from the hydroxylation of BETA-CAROTENE. Isomers include: beta-cryptoxanthin, alpha-cryptoxanthin, and zeinoxanthin. The alpha- and beta-cryptoxanthin are provitamin A precursors.

Synonyms: 0, Cryptoxanthin, Cryptoxanthins, Beta Caroten 3 ol, Beta-Caroten-3-ol