Scytonemin

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Scytonemin Structure
Scytonemin structure
Common Name Scytonemin
CAS Number 152075-98-4 Molecular Weight 544.55500
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C36H20N2O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Scytonemin


Scytonemin is an ultraviolet sunscreen pigment, that can be isolated from the sheaths of cyanobacteria. Scytonemin displays multiple roles, functioning as a potent UV sunscreen and antioxidant molecules, and can be exploited in cosmetic and other industries for the development of new cosmeceuticals[1].

 Names

Name 3-[(4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-1-[2-oxo-3-[(4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-4H-cyclopenta[b]indol-1-yl]-4H-cyclopenta[b]indol-2-one
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 Scytonemin Biological Activity

Description Scytonemin is an ultraviolet sunscreen pigment, that can be isolated from the sheaths of cyanobacteria. Scytonemin displays multiple roles, functioning as a potent UV sunscreen and antioxidant molecules, and can be exploited in cosmetic and other industries for the development of new cosmeceuticals[1].
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References

[1]. Proteau PJ, et al. The structure of scytonemin, an ultraviolet sunscreen pigment from the sheaths of cyanobacteria. Experientia. 1993 Sep 15;49(9):825-9.  

[2]. Rastogi RP, et al. Cyanobacterial Sunscreen Scytonemin: Role in Photoprotection and Biomedical Research. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2015 Jul;176(6):1551-63.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C36H20N2O4
Molecular Weight 544.55500
Exact Mass 544.14200
PSA 99.32000
LogP 5.68120

 Synonyms

Scytonemin,Lyngbya sp.
HMS3229P05
SCY
(1,1'-Bicyclopent(b)indole)-2,2'(3H,3'H)-dione,3,3'-bis((4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene)
3,3'-Bis((4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene)-(1,1'-bicyclopent(b)indole)-2,2'(3H,3'H)-dione
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