Description

Diaporthin is a specialized fungal metabolite and secondary metabolite of interest in advanced biochemical research and development. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in the study of phytotoxins, mycotoxins, and natural product biosynthesis. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and agrochemical companies focused on plant pathology, antifungal agent discovery, and metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• As a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development and calibration in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR.
• In phytopathological research to study host-pathogen interactions and the mechanisms of fungal virulence.
• For bioactivity screening in the discovery of novel antifungal or antimicrobial agents.
• As a critical biochemical intermediate in academic and industrial research on natural product synthesis and metabolic engineering.
• In the quality control and identification processes within natural product and mycotoxin analysis laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diaporthin
CAS No.	10532-39-5
Molecular Formula	C14H16O5
Molecular Weight	264.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Diaporthin; 6-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-methyl-3-oxo-1(3H)-isobenzofuranacetic acid δ-lactone; 3,5-Dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide; NSC 169865; Diaporthein; Diaporthe acid lactone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diaporthin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. All materials are accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and research requirements.

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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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