Description

Equisetin is a specialized fungal metabolite belonging to the class of tetramic acid antibiotics, identified by CAS NO 57749-43-6. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its potent biological activities, including antimicrobial and phytotoxic properties. It serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for scientists in pharmaceutical development, agricultural chemistry, and natural product research.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies of tetramic acid derivatives and their mechanisms of action.
• Antimicrobial Discovery: Serves as a lead compound or benchmark in screening programs for novel antibiotic and antifungal agents.
• Phytotoxin Studies: Employed in plant pathology research to investigate its effects on plant cells and its role in fungal pathogenicity.
• Enzyme Inhibition Assays: Utilized as a tool compound to study specific enzymatic pathways and inhibition profiles.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a complex synthetic target or an intermediate for the preparation of structurally related analogs.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supplied to universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and microbiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Equisetin
CAS No.	57749-43-6
Molecular Formula	C22H31NO5
Molecular Weight	389.49 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Equisetin; NSC 339586; Fusaricide; Antibiotic LL-Z1272β; 2,4-Pyrrolidinedione, 3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E)-deca-1,3,5,7,9-pentaen-1-yl]-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-, (3R,4R,5R)-
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Quality Control

Our Equisetin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity confirmation and spectroscopic methods for structural verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 product is hygroscopic and should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.