Description

Phaseolic Acid is a key phytotoxin and a significant secondary metabolite produced by certain plant-pathogenic bacteria. This compound is of substantial interest in agricultural research and plant pathology for its role in disease development and plant defense mechanisms. It serves as a critical tool for researchers and agrochemical developers studying plant-microbe interactions, phytoalexin induction, and the development of novel crop protection strategies.

Application

• Plant Pathology Research: Used as a standard phytotoxin to study the mechanisms of bacterial blight diseases in legumes and other host plants.
• Plant Defense Studies: Employed to investigate plant immune responses, including the induction of phytoalexins and other defense-related compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reference standard in the analysis of plant stress metabolites and the biochemical pathways involved in pathogenesis.
• Agrochemical Screening: Utilized in bioassays to evaluate the efficacy of new bactericides or plant defense activators against toxin-producing pathogens.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Acts as a marker compound in studies focusing on the biosynthesis of isoflavonoids and related secondary metabolites in plants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phaseolic Acid
CAS No.	53755-04-7
Molecular Formula	C16H14O5
Molecular Weight	286.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Phaseollic Acid; Phaseolinic Acid; 6a-Hydroxy-3,9-dimethoxypterocarpan; (6aR,11aR)-3,9-Dimethoxy-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromen-6a-ol; NSC 339063; Pterocarpan-6a-ol, 3,9-dimethoxy-, (6aR,11aR)-
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Quality Control

Our Phaseolic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 5.0%

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