Description

Rishitin CAS NO 59545-99-2 is a naturally occurring sesquiterpenoid phytoalexin, a key compound in plant defense mechanisms. Its significance lies in its role as a biochemical marker for plant stress response and its potential as a lead compound for developing novel agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, plant biology, and natural product chemistry sectors, where it is used for studying plant-pathogen interactions and developing sustainable crop protection strategies.

Application

• Plant Defense Research: A critical standard and reagent for studying phytoalexin biosynthesis and plant immune responses against fungal and bacterial pathogens.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a reference compound and a potential bioactive scaffold for the synthesis of new fungicides and biopesticides.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Used in metabolic studies to understand the sesquiterpenoid biosynthetic pathways in plants like potatoes and tomatoes.
• Natural Product Isolation & Identification: Acts as an analytical standard for the identification and quantification of rishitin in complex plant extracts.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rishitin
CAS No.	59545-99-2
Molecular Formula	C14H22O2
Molecular Weight	222.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Rishitin; (-)-Rishitin; (1R,2S,5S,7S,8S)-2,6,6,8-Tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0²,⁸]undec-9-en-11-one; 2,6,6,8-Tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0²,⁸]undec-9-en-11-one; NSC 339586
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Quality Control

Our Rishitin is produced and controlled under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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