13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of fungal melanins

Z Naturforsch C Biosci. 1978 Mar-Apr;33(3-4):291-3. doi: 10.1515/znc-1978-3-421.

Abstract

The 13C resonance spectra of fungal melanins from Aspergillus niger, Eurotium echinolatum, and Stachybotrys chartarum are reported. The spectra were taken in 5% W/W solution of the substances in 0.1 N NaOD in D2O using the Fourier-transform-technique. The spectra and possible assignments of the bands are discussed. The similarities of these spectra to those of soil humic acids are unexpectedly small.

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus niger / analysis*
  • Fungi / analysis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Melanins / analysis*

Substances

  • Melanins