Fig. 5

Characteristic MS and UV–Vis spectra of the main carotenoid compound detected in the saponified extract from Planococcus sp. CP5-4. A MS spectrum, UV–Vis spectrum, and proposed structure for the detected carotenoid compound; and B CID fragmentation pattern of methyl 5-glucosyl-5, 6-dihydro-apo-4, 4′-lycopenoate