Description

Cucumopine CAS NO 110342-24-0 is a specialized opine-type compound of significant interest in plant science and agricultural biotechnology research. This molecule serves as a critical marker and tool for studying crown gall disease and the genetic transformation mechanisms mediated by *Agrobacterium* species. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, agricultural biotechnology companies, and academic laboratories focused on plant pathology, genetic engineering, and the development of novel plant transformation systems.

Application

• Plant-Microbe Interaction Research: As a specific opine produced by crown gall tumors, it is used to study the molecular dialogue between *Agrobacterium* and host plants.
• Genetic Transformation Marker: Serves as a selectable biochemical marker in experiments to confirm successful T-DNA transfer and expression in transformed plant tissues.
• Opine Catabolism Studies: Employed in research investigating the opine catabolism pathways in agrobacteria, which are crucial for understanding bacterial ecology in the rhizosphere.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification and quantification of opines in complex biological samples via HPLC or GC-MS.
• Crown Gall Disease Diagnostics: Aids in the specific identification and characterization of agrobacterial strains based on the type of opine they induce and catabolize.
• Teaching and Academic Reference: Provides a key reference compound for advanced courses in plant pathology, molecular plant biology, and genetic engineering.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cucumopine
CAS No.	110342-24-0
Molecular Formula	C11H20N2O7
Molecular Weight	292.29 g/mol
Synonyms	N2-(1-Carboxyethyl)-L-arginine; L-Arginine, N2-(1-carboxyethyl)-; Cucumopine acid; D-Cucumopine; Opine, Cucumopine; 1-Carboxyethylarginine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cucumopine is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous in-house standards aligned with research-grade chemical requirements, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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