Description

Harzianum A CAS NO 156250-74-7 is a specialized secondary metabolite produced by the beneficial fungus *Trichoderma harzianum*. This compound is of significant interest for its role in plant-fungus interactions and its potential bioactivity. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the agricultural biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors for its application in plant protection strategies and as a lead compound for novel bioactive agents.

Application

• Agricultural Research: Investigation of its role as a signaling molecule or antifungal agent in biocontrol formulations using *Trichoderma* species.
• Plant Protection Studies: Exploration of its efficacy against soil-borne plant pathogens for the development of sustainable crop protection solutions.
• Pharmaceutical Lead Compound: Serves as a chemical scaffold in drug discovery programs targeting specific enzymatic or cellular pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies focusing on fungal secondary metabolism and natural product biosynthesis.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Fundamental research into the ecological functions and molecular mechanisms of fungal metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Harzianum A
CAS No.	156250-74-7
Molecular Formula	C29H30O6
Molecular Weight	474.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Harzianum A; (3R,4aR,5S,6S,7R,8S,8aR)-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,6,7,8,8a-hexahydroxy-4a-methyl-1-oxo-1H,3H-naphtho[1,8-cd]pyran-8-yl (2E)-2-methyl-2-butenoate; Trichoderma metabolite; Fungal secondary metabolite
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Quality Control

Our Harzianum A is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including HPLC and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other relevant parameters is provided with each shipment to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider keeping the material under inert atmosphere at lower temperatures (e.g., -20°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
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.