Diatoxanthin

Diatoxanthin is a cytochrome and phycoxanthin byproduct that can be extracted from the algae F. pinnata cells. Diatoxanthin can be used as a biomarker to evaluate the inhibitory effects of biocides on diatom photosystem II (PSII) [1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[31063-73-7]

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

CC1(C)C(C#C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC2(C)C)=C(C)C[C@@H](O)C1

Molecular Formula

C40H54O2

Molecular Weight

566.86

References & Citations

[1]Silkina A, et al. Antifouling activity of macroalgal extracts on Fragilaria pinnata (Bacillariophyceae) : a comparison with Diuron. Aquat Toxicol. 2009 Oct 4;94 (4) :245-54.