Description

Aspergillic Acid CAS NO 490-02-8 is a heterocyclic organic compound and a natural antibiotic metabolite produced by certain Aspergillus and Penicillium species. This compound is valued for its significant biological activity, particularly as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of novel antimicrobial agents.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Used in microbiological research to study its mechanism of action against Gram-positive bacteria and fungi.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound to investigate bacterial iron metabolism, as it acts as a potent iron chelator (siderophore).
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound or intermediate for developing new crop protection agents with antifungal properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical biology, natural product chemistry, and synthetic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aspergillic Acid
CAS No.	490-02-8
Molecular Formula	C12H20N2O2
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-3-isobutyl-2-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine 1-oxide; 3-Isobutyl-6-(1-methylpropyl)-2-pyrazinol 1-oxide; Aspergillic acid (antibiotic); NSC 529914; Antibiotic from Aspergillus flavus; 2-Pyrazinol, 6-hydroxy-3-isobutyl-2-(1-methylpropyl)-, 1-oxide
EINECS	207-698-6

Quality Control

Our Aspergillic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards. Custom purity grades, including high-purity reference standards, are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.