Melanin
Melanin is a versatile biological pigment with significant cation-chelating properties, exhibiting antimicrobial, antioxidant, and radioprotective functions. It is utilized in research areas such as neuroprotection, metal ion homeostasis, and radiation biology, with applications in both in vitro assays and in vivo model studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
8049-97-6
Product Name Alternative
Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Antibacterial, Antioxidant
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research
Solubility
DMSO:123.75 mg/mL;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble.)
Smiles
Cc1c2[nH]cc3c2c (c2c[nH]c4c (C) c (=O) c (=O) c3c24) c (=O) c1=O
Molecular Formula
C18H10N2O4
Molecular Weight
318.288
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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