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Title: Eu-melanin From L-Dopa
Post by: Zeta123 on May 11, 2016, 02:08:57 PM

How can I synthesis Pitch Black Eu-melanin from L-Dopa. I am trying to oxidize Dopa with Hydrogen Peroxide in an Alkaline medium with a ferrous catalyst. What I get is brown pheo melanin I guess. What is the ideal environment for Eumelanin ?

Title: Re: Eu-melanin From L-Dopa
Post by: Babcock_Hall on May 11, 2016, 05:19:03 PM

Why do you want to make eumelanin?