Product Description

ProductMelanin
CAS8049-97-6 77465-45-3
FormulaHOCH2CHOHCH2(CH2)16CH3
SynonymMelanin

Typical Product Specifications

NotesMelanin is a Pigment responsible for color of animal skin, hair, feathers, and fur; not listed as approved colorant for cosmetics under FDA 21CFR 73 and 74 Melanin uses and applications include: Antioxidant, biological additive, chelating agent, free radical scavenger, UV light absorber for cosmetics; pharmaceuticals raw material
ClassSpecialty Chemicals, Specialty Materials
FunctionRaw Material, Additive
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical
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