Molecules, compositions, and methods for light absorption

摘要

Embodiments provided herein relate to molecules, compositions, and methods for light absorption. In some embodiments, the molecules and/or compositions can be used to absorb ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the ultraviolet light absorption compound can be used in a sunscreen composition. In some embodiments, the compound includes an azobenzene group for the absorption of ultraviolet light.

主权项

1. A molecule comprising an azobenzene group attached to a heterocycle group and a cholesterol group wherein the azobenzene group has the formula of Formula I: wherein R1 comprises a heterocycle group or a substituted variant thereof and wherein R2 comprises a cholesterol group or a substituted variant thereof, and, wherein the heterocycle group is selected from Formula II, VI, VII, VIII, or IX: wherein n=1 or 2, and wherein R3 is either no substitution or a phenyl group,