1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene

Catalog No.: B18164
DHN Precursor
1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene (T4HN) acts as a crucial precursor for the biosynthesis of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN) melanin. This symmetrical compound, derived from polyketide pathways, plays a significant role in the study of melanin production and its implications in various biological processes. T4HN is valuable for research applications in the fields of microbiology, plant biology, and materials science, facilitating the exploration of melanin's properties and functions.
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Biological Activity
Description1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene (T4HN) acts as a crucial precursor for the biosynthesis of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN) melanin. This symmetrical compound, derived from polyketide pathways, plays a significant role in the study of melanin production and its implications in various biological processes. T4HN is valuable for research applications in the fields of microbiology, plant biology, and materials science, facilitating the exploration of melanin's properties and functions.
Product Information
Catalog NumB18164
FormulaC10H8O4
Molecular Weight192.17
CAS Number18512-30-6
SMILESOC1=C2C(O)=CC(O)=CC2=CC(O)=C1
Synonyms1,3,6,8-THN; T4HN
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