Description

Thaxtomine B is a specialized natural product compound with significant biological activity. This compound is of high interest for its role as a phytotoxin and its potential applications in agricultural and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on plant pathology, herbicide development, and novel bioactive molecule discovery. The product is supplied with a guaranteed CAS number of 122380-19-2 for precise identification and sourcing.

Application

• Agricultural Research: Used as a key reference standard and active agent in studies of plant-pathogen interactions, particularly for understanding the virulence mechanisms of *Streptomyces* species.
• Herbicide Development: Serves as a lead compound or biochemical tool in the discovery and mode-of-action studies for next-generation, selective herbicides.
• Phytotoxin Studies: Essential for investigating the biosynthesis, structure-activity relationships, and environmental impact of natural phytotoxins.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Employed in enzymatic assays and metabolic studies to elucidate biosynthetic pathways in microorganisms.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Evaluated in bioassay libraries for potential antimicrobial, antifungal, or other therapeutic activities derived from its unique mechanism of action.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for universities, government labs, and agrochemical companies engaged in natural product chemistry and crop protection research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thaxtomine B
CAS No.	122380-19-2
Molecular Formula	C22H22N4O6
Molecular Weight	438.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Thaxtomin B; (4-Nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)(4-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)methyl acetate; 4-Nitro-1H-indol-3-yl(4-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)methyl acetate; Thaxtomin B phytotoxin; NSC 339586; 1H-Indole-3-methanol, α-(4-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)-4-nitro-, acetate (ester)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Thaxtomine B is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research applications. Our standard material meets high-purity research-grade specifications, with comprehensive characterization via HPLC, NMR, and MS. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and experimental documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.