Description

Plus-Octopinic Acid CAS NO 20197-09-5 is a specialized organic acid belonging to the opine family, known for its role in plant biochemistry and its utility as a chiral building block. This compound is valued for its high purity and consistent quality, which are critical for research and development in advanced chemical synthesis. It serves as a key intermediate for scientists and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and plant biotechnology sectors.

Application

• Agrochemical Research: Used as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of novel plant growth regulators and herbicides.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Plant Biochemistry Studies: A critical reagent for investigating crown gall tumor metabolism and opine biosynthesis pathways.
• Biotechnology: Employed in molecular biology and genetic engineering research related to Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for organic synthesis, particularly for compounds requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Analytical Standards: Provides a high-purity reference standard for quality control and analytical method development in related industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plus-Octopinic Acid
CAS No.	20197-09-5
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O6
Molecular Weight	250.25 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Octopinic Acid; (2S)-2-[(1R)-1-Carboxyethyl]amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid; N2-(D-1-Carboxyethyl)-L-arginine; Octopinic Acid; L-Octopinic Acid (enantiomer); Agropinic Acid (related opine); Nα-(1-Carboxyethyl)-L-arginine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Plus-Octopinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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