Description

Cochliobolic Acid CAS NO 185846-15-5 is a specialized secondary metabolite produced by fungi of the genus *Cochliobolus*. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research and development due to its role as a phytotoxin and its potential as a lead structure for novel agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the agricultural biotechnology, plant pathology, and pharmaceutical discovery sectors for studying plant-pathogen interactions and developing new bioactive agents.

Application

• Phytopathological Research: A key tool for studying the virulence mechanisms of *Cochliobolus* species and host-specific toxin activity in plants.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a reference standard and a potential lead compound for the synthesis of new herbicides or fungicides.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway analysis to understand toxin biosynthesis in fungi.
• Plant Defense Elicitor Research: Investigated for its ability to trigger defense responses in plants, aiding in the development of induced resistance strategies.
• Reference Standard: Essential for the qualitative and quantitative analysis (HPLC, LC-MS) of fungal extracts and environmental samples.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in mycology and plant science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cochliobolic Acid
CAS No.	185846-15-5
Molecular Formula	C16H22O5
Molecular Weight	294.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Cochliobolic Acid; (3R,4aR,5S,6R,8aS)-5,6-Dihydroxy-3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4a,5,6,8a-tetrahydro-3H-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2,8-dione; 3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Hexahydro-5,6-dihydroxy-3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-2,8-naphthalenedione; Cochliobolus toxin metabolite
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Quality Control

Our Cochliobolic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.