Description

(-)-6A-Hydroxymaackiain is a specific stereoisomer of a naturally occurring pterocarpan phytoalexin, a class of compounds produced by plants in response to stress or pathogen attack. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its role as a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of complex plant defense molecules and its potential biological activities. It serves as a critical reference standard and building block for researchers in the fields of natural product chemistry, plant pathology, and medicinal chemistry, enabling the study of plant defense mechanisms and the development of novel bioactive agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical reference standard for the identification and quantification of maackiain derivatives in plant extracts and biological samples.
• Phytochemical Studies: A key intermediate for investigating the biosynthetic pathways of pterocarpan phytoalexins in leguminous and other plants.
• Pharmacological Screening: Serves as a starting material or lead compound in bioactivity assays to explore potential antifungal, antimicrobial, or other therapeutic properties.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Employed as a chiral building block in the organic synthesis of more complex natural products and their analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Plant Defense Mechanism Research: Essential for studying the role of specific phytoalexins in plant-pathogen interactions and induced systemic resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-6A-Hydroxymaackiain
CAS No.	61218-44-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂O₆
Molecular Weight	300.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-6a-Hydroxymaackiain; (6aR,11aR)-3-Hydroxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan; 6a-Hydroxy-maackiain; 3-Hydroxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan; Maackiain, 6a-hydroxy-; (-)-6a-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan (related); Pterocarpan-3-ol, 8,9-methylenedioxy-; A potential phytoalexin metabolite.
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Quality Control

Our (-)-6A-Hydroxymaackiain is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, MS). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing full specification data is supplied with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.