Fumarprotocetraric acid

CAS: 489-50-9

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Product Information

• Name: Fumarprotocetraric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Fumarprotocetraric acid is a depsidone compound, which is a type of secondary metabolite. This compound is derived primarily from lichen species, where it serves various ecological functions, such as deterring herbivory and microbial attacks due to its bioactive properties. The mode of action of fumarprotocetraric acid includes the ability to interact with biological membranes, potentially disrupting microbial cell walls or modulating enzymatic activities within cells. Its molecular structure allows it to engage in hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, contributing to its biological efficacy.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 472.36 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₂H₁₆O₁₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H16O12/c1-8-5-12(24)10(6-23)19-15(8)22(31)34-20-11(7-32-14(27)4-3-13(25)26)17(28)16(21(29)30)9(2)18(20)33-19/h3-6,24,28H,7H2,1-2H3,(H,25,26)(H,29,30)/b4-3+
• InChI key: InChIKey=VEGGRTFDFMUBPD-ONEGZZNKSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)c(C=O)c2c1C(=O)Oc1c(COC(=O)/C=C/C(=O)O)c(O)c(C(=O)O)c(C)c1O2