Description

Pisatin CAS NO 20186-22-5 is a naturally occurring phytoalexin, a key defensive compound produced by pea plants in response to fungal infection. This compound is of significant interest for its role in plant-pathogen interactions and its potential as a biochemical tool. It serves as a critical standard and research material for scientists in plant biology, agricultural chemistry, and natural product development, enabling the study of plant defense mechanisms and the discovery of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Plant Biology Research: A fundamental tool for studying phytoalexin biosynthesis, gene expression, and plant defense signaling pathways.
• Agricultural Chemistry: Used as a reference standard in the development and screening of new fungicides and plant protection agents.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Serves as a critical analytical standard for the identification and quantification of pisatin and related compounds in plant extracts.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in enzymatic assays and studies to understand the metabolism and mode of action of phytoalexins.
• Phytopathology: Used to investigate fungal pathogenicity factors and mechanisms of fungal detoxification of host defenses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pisatin
CAS No.	20186-22-5
Molecular Formula	C17H14O6
Molecular Weight	314.29 g/mol
Synonyms	6a-Hydroxymaackiain 3-O-methyl ether; (+)-Pisatin; 3-Methoxy-6a,12a-dihydro-6H-[1,3]dioxolo[5,6]benzofuro[3,2-c][1]benzopyran-6a-ol; NSC 224994; Maackiain 3-methyl ether
EINECS	243-615-5

Quality Control

Our Pisatin is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for analytical reagents to support reliable and reproducible scientific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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