Phycocyanin is a photosynthetic protein isolated from Arthrospira platensis and other algae.
Definition
Phycocyanin is a photosynthetic protein isolated from Arthrospira platensis and other algae.
US FDA substance register · UNII 3BH6JC3FT7 · registered name Phycocyanin (Cyanidium caldarium) · protein
Cosmetic roles
Slows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANTAdds colourCOLORANTProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZER
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Names & identifiers
PHYCOCYANININCI피코시아닌Korean label name (MFDS standard)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 11016-15-2
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 234-348-8
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID801028102
Related literature
- Scalable extraction and isolation of phycocyanin with recovery of a secondary non-phycocyanin protein extract: comparison of centrifuge and membrane-based processes · 2026
- Phycocyanin: Biomedical Activities and Related Mechanisms of Action. · 2026
- Improving the stability and transdermal permeability of phycocyanin loaded cubosomes · 2024
- Antityrosinase Activity of Phycocyanin and Cream Formulation for Hyperpigmentation · 2023
- Thermal degradation kinetics of phycocyanin encapsulation as an antioxidant agent · 2018