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8049-97-6

Name MELANIN
CAS 8049-97-6
EINECS(EC#) 232-473-6
Molecular Formula C18H10N2O4
MDL Number MFCD00131581
Molecular Weight 318.283
MOL File 8049-97-6.mol
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Chemical Properties

storage temp.  −20°C
solubility  DMSO :?Slightly soluble.
form  Solid
color  Brown to black
biological source synthetic
Uses
melanin is a water-soluble form of melanin is available that can be formulated into a product as a free-radical scavenger. Melanin can be naturally extracted from cuttlefish ink or synthetically produced. Research indicates that when employed as a sunscreen, melanin provides better uVA protection and requires lower usage concentrations than other available sunscreens. Its safety is supported through studies conducted with radioactive melanin, which showed no penetration through human skin.

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WGK Germany  1

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