Synthesis of corn-derived carbohydrate derivatives as effective multifunctional sunscreens
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Abstract
A range of novel biomass-derived sunscreens and additives were synthesized by substituting corn-produced isosorbide with different functional moieties, such as naturally-occurring cinnamic acids. Based on the different reactivity of the two isosorbide hydroxyl groups, an effective synthetic route was developed for making multifunctional molecules such as UV -absorbing polymer plasticizers and antioxidants. Isosorbide-derived UVB/UV A sunscreens and other additives were characterized by NMR, FTIR and UV spectra. A UV photostability test showed that such sunscreens not only have a high molar extinction coefficient but also a high photostability, the combination covering both UVB and UVA regions. By following this scheme, other medically-useful bio-molecules can be synthesized in the future, such as a full spectrum UV absorber and a UV -absorbing antioxidant, to name a few.
Identifier
70349091093 (Scopus)
ISBN
[9781424443628]
Publication Title
Proceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Nebec
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967798
ISSN
1071121X
Recommended Citation
Feng, Xianhong; Jaffe, Michael; Hammond, Willis B.; and East, Anthony J., "Synthesis of corn-derived carbohydrate derivatives as effective multifunctional sunscreens" (2009). Faculty Publications. 12249.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/12249
