Description

Bialaphos Sodium Salt is a potent, naturally derived herbicide and antibiotic compound. This product is valued for its high purity and consistent quality, making it a critical component for research and development in agricultural and life sciences. It is primarily utilized by researchers in agrochemical development, plant biology, and microbiology for studying glutamine synthetase inhibition and developing novel biocontrol agents.

Application

• Agrochemical Research & Development: A key reference standard and active ingredient precursor for developing novel, environmentally friendly herbicides.
• Plant Physiology Studies: Used as a selective agent to study plant amino acid metabolism, specifically the inhibition of glutamine synthetase.
• Microbial Biotechnology: Serves as a research tool in studying the biosynthesis and mode of action of phosphinothricin-group antibiotics.
• Molecular Biology: Employed in the development and selection of transgenic plants utilizing the bar or pat resistance genes.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its potential antibiotic and antitumor properties in preclinical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bialaphos Sodium Salt
CAS No.	71048-99-2
Molecular Formula	C17H22N3NaO6P
Molecular Weight	418.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Bialaphos Na Salt; L-2-Amino-4-[(hydroxy)(methyl)phosphinoyl]butyryl-L-alanyl-L-alanine Sodium Salt; MW 801; Herbiace; Phosphinothricylalanylalanine Sodium Salt; Sodium Bialaphos; SF-1293 Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Bialaphos Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 1.0%
Biological Activity	Tested for glutamine synthetase inhibition

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