Melanin
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| Chemical formula | C18H10N2O4 |
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| Melting point | < −20 °C (−4 °F; 253 K) |
| Molar mass | 318. 288 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1. 6 to 1. 8 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 450 to 550 °C (842 to 1,022 °F; 723 to 823 K) |
| PubChem CID | 6325610 |
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| ID | 2252121 |
About Melanin
Melanin is a broad term for a group of natural pigments found in most organisms. Melanin is produced through a multistage chemical process known as melanogenesis, where the oxidation of the amino acid tyrosine is followed by polymerization.
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