Description

5-Deoxystrigol is a potent, naturally occurring strigolactone analog that plays a fundamental role in plant-microbe signaling. This compound is crucial for its ability to stimulate the germination of seeds from parasitic plants and to promote symbiotic relationships with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. It is primarily utilized by researchers and formulators in the agricultural biotechnology, plant science, and agrochemical sectors for advanced studies in plant physiology, development of novel plant growth regulators, and sustainable crop management solutions.

Application

• Plant Physiology & Hormone Research: A key reference standard and tool for studying strigolactone biosynthesis, signaling pathways, and their role in plant architecture and stress response.
• Seed Germination Studies: Used in laboratory assays to induce and study the germination of parasitic weed seeds (e.g., Striga, Orobanche) for developing control strategies.
• Mycorrhizal Symbiosis Research: Employed to investigate and enhance the colonization of plant roots by beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, improving nutrient uptake.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound or biochemical precursor in the research and synthesis of next-generation plant growth regulators and sustainable bio-stimulants.
• Analytical Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of strigolactones in various matrices via HPLC, LC-MS, or GC-MS.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Deoxystrigol
CAS No.	151716-18-6
Molecular Formula	C17H14O4
Molecular Weight	282.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Deoxystrigol; 5-DS; 2'-epi-5-Deoxystrigol; (3aR,4S,8bS,E)-8-((R)-4-Methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl)-3a,4,5,8b-tetrahydro-2H-indeno[1,2-b]furan-4-ol; GR24 5-Deoxy analog; Strigolactone analog 5-DS
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Quality Control

Our 5-Deoxystrigol is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support our global clientele in academic, government, and industrial research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C (under refrigeration) for long-term stability. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

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% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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