Description

Colletotrichin B is a specialized secondary metabolite and phytotoxin produced by fungi of the *Colletotrichum* genus. This compound is of significant interest in agricultural research and plant pathology for its role in studying plant-fungus interactions and disease mechanisms. It serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for scientists and professionals in agrochemical development, plant biotechnology, and academic research. The product is supplied with a high level of purity suitable for analytical and biological studies.

Application

• Plant Pathology Research: Used as a key phytotoxin to investigate infection mechanisms, host-specificity, and virulence factors of *Colletotrichum* species.
• Agrochemical Screening: Serves as a bioactive standard in assays to screen and evaluate the efficacy of new fungicides and plant defense activators.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research to elucidate biosynthetic pathways of fungal metabolites and their ecological roles.
• Reference Standard: Essential for the qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., via HPLC, LC-MS) of fungal extracts and environmental samples in analytical laboratories.
• Plant Defense Research: Used to challenge plants and study induced defense responses, signal transduction, and resistance gene expression.

Basic Information

Product Name	Colletotrichin B
CAS No.	61934-74-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Colletotrichin B; Colletotrichin-B; Phytotoxin Colletotrichin B; Fungal metabolite 61934-74-5; Colletotrichum toxin B
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Colletotrichin B is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, which may include purity assessment by HPLC and structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and analytical methods is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to maintain stability and prevent contamination.

Specification

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

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