Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Scytonemin |
| Catalog Number: | M28564 |
| CAS Number: | 152075-98-4 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C36H20N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 544.56 |
| Storage: | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| 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. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |