Description

Alternaric Acid is a secondary metabolite and phytotoxin produced by certain species of fungi. This compound is of significant interest in agricultural research and plant pathology due to its specific biological activity. It serves as a valuable reference standard and research chemical for scientists studying plant-fungus interactions, natural product chemistry, and the development of novel agrochemicals. Key users include research institutions, agrochemical R&D departments, and manufacturers of analytical standards.

Application

• Phytotoxin Research: Used as a standard compound in studies investigating the mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis and plant disease development.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound or biochemical tool in the research and development of new fungicides or plant protection agents.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Employed as a reference material for the isolation, identification, and characterization of related fungal metabolites.
• Plant Physiology Studies: Utilized to study plant defense responses and signal transduction pathways triggered by specific fungal elicitors.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity reference for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories (HPLC, LC-MS).
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a specific inhibitor or modulator in enzymatic and receptor-based assays to explore biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alternaric Acid
CAS No.	10088-62-7
Molecular Formula	C21H30O8
Molecular Weight	410.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Alternaric acid; (3R,4aR,5S,6R,7R,7aR)-5,6,7-Trihydroxy-3-[(1E)-1-hydroxy-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl]-3,4,4a,5,6,7,7a,8-octahydro-1H-isochromen-1-one; NSC 169471; Phytotoxin from Alternaria
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Quality Control

Our Alternaric Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) and purity assessment by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your critical review and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content	≤ 2.0% (KF)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.