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Biochemical characterization of melanin
| Sl. no | Assay | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| 2 | Solubility in ethanol | Insoluble |
| 3 | Solubility in hexane | Insoluble |
| 4 | Solubility in acetone | Insoluble |
| 5 | Solubility in 1 M KOH | Soluble |
| 6 | Solubility in 1 M NaOH | Soluble |
| 7 | Reaction with hydrogen peroxide | Decolorization of the pigment |
| 8 | Reaction with hydrochloric acid | Precipitated readily |
