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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.

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Scytonemin Chemical Structure

Scytonemin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 152075-98-4

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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].

Molecular Weight

544.56

Formula

C36H20N2O4

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Appearance

Solid

Color

Brown to dark brown

SMILES

O=C(/C1=C\C2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(C(C(/C3=C\C4=CC=C(O)C=C4)=O)=C5C3=NC6=C5C=CC=C6)=C7C1=NC8=C7C=CC=C8

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Initial Source

Cyanobacteria

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 5.56 mg/mL (10.21 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.8363 mL 9.1817 mL 18.3634 mL
5 mM 0.3673 mL 1.8363 mL 3.6727 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.53%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 1.8363 mL 9.1817 mL 18.3634 mL 45.9086 mL
5 mM 0.3673 mL 1.8363 mL 3.6727 mL 9.1817 mL
10 mM 0.1836 mL 0.9182 mL 1.8363 mL 4.5909 mL
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