Description

(-)-Pyrenophorol CAS NO 22248-41-5 is a specific enantiomer of the natural product pyrenophorol, a compound belonging to the class of fungal phytotoxins. This optically pure form is of significant interest in agricultural research and chemical biology for its role in studying plant-pathogen interactions and as a potential lead structure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, agrochemical R&D departments, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on developing novel crop protection agents or biochemical tools.

Application

• Phytotoxin Research: A key tool for investigating the mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis and plant disease development.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a reference standard and a lead compound in the discovery of new fungicides or herbicides.
• Biochemical Studies: Used to study specific enzyme inhibition and signal transduction pathways in plants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block or target molecule for total synthesis projects in organic chemistry.
• Biosynthesis Pathway Analysis: Employed in metabolic studies to elucidate the biosynthetic routes of fungal secondary metabolites.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(-)-Pyrenophorol
CAS No.	22248-41-5
Molecular Formula	C15H22O4
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Pyrenophorol; (3R,4aR,5S,7aS)-5-Hydroxy-3,4a,5,7a-tetrahydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyran-1-one; Pyrenophorol; Pyrenophorin metabolite; 1H-Cyclopenta[c]pyran-1-one, 3,4a,5,7a-tetrahydro-5-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-, (3R,4aR,5S,7aS)-; (-)-Pyrenophorin alcohol
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Pyrenophorol is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high enantiomeric purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for research integrity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container in a dry environment. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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