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.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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