Melanin

Create a 3D chemical structure model of the skin pigment Melanin from Authentic Molymod Components by Indigo.

Melanin is a pigment prominent in skin & hair coloration. It is responsible for skin darkening in response to sun exposure, in particular UV wavelengths (UVB) in the 280 to 315 nm range.

Note the large numbers of double bonds in this molecule. These are responsible for trapping UV photons. This type of structure is also seen in sunscreens such as para aminobenzoic acid (PABA).

A molecular model of Melanin in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.