Description

Momilactone A is a highly bioactive diterpenoid phytoalexin, a key secondary metabolite produced by plants in response to stress. Its primary commercial significance lies in its potent allelopathic and antimicrobial properties, making it a compound of intense research interest for sustainable agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. This compound is essential for R&D teams and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and plant biology sectors seeking natural product-based solutions.

Application

• Natural Herbicide Development: As a potent allelochemical, it is a leading candidate for the formulation of eco-friendly, bio-based herbicides.
• Plant Defense Elicitor: Used in research to study and enhance plant innate immune responses against pathogens.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its potential anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-osteoporotic biological activities.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Serves as a reference standard and active ingredient in developing crops with enhanced natural resistance.
• Biochemical Research: A critical tool for studying diterpenoid biosynthesis pathways and stress signaling in plants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Momilactone A
CAS No.	51415-07-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₄
Molecular Weight	332.43 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S,4aR,5S,6aS,9S,10aR,10bS)-5,9-Dihydroxy-3-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-6a,10b-dimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,6a,9,10,10a,10b-decahydro-2H-pyrano[2,3-c][1]benzoxepin-2-one; 9β-Hydroxymomilactone A; Rice Phytoalexin
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Quality Control

Our Momilactone A is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development purposes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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