Scytonemin

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
152075-98-4

[ Name ]:
Scytonemin

[Synonym ]:
Scytonemin,Lyngbya sp.
HMS3229P05
SCY
(1,1'-Bicyclopent(b)indole)-2,2'(3H,3'H)-dione,3,3'-bis((4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene)
3,3'-Bis((4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene)-(1,1'-bicyclopent(b)indole)-2,2'(3H,3'H)-dione

Biological Activity

[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].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Proteau PJ, et al. The structure of scytonemin, an ultraviolet sunscreen pigment from the sheaths of cyanobacteria. Experientia. 1993 Sep 15;49(9):825-9.

[2]. Rastogi RP, et al. Cyanobacterial Sunscreen Scytonemin: Role in Photoprotection and Biomedical Research. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2015 Jul;176(6):1551-63.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₃₆H₂₀N₂O₄

[ Molecular Weight ]:
544.55500

[ Exact Mass ]:
544.14200

[ PSA ]:
99.32000

[ LogP ]:
5.68120

Related Compounds

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