Description

3-Hydroxymugineic Acid is a specialized phytosiderophore, a natural chelating agent produced by certain graminaceous plants to facilitate iron uptake from the soil. This compound is of significant interest for research into plant nutrition, stress physiology, and the development of novel bio-based chelating agents for agricultural and environmental applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers in plant science, agricultural biotechnology, and environmental chemistry, as well as by manufacturers exploring advanced chelation technologies.

Application

• Plant Physiology & Nutrition Research: Critical for studying iron-deficiency responses and metal ion transport mechanisms in graminaceous plants like barley and rice.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Serves as a reference standard and a potential lead compound for developing bio-stimulants or fertilizers to enhance crop micronutrient uptake, particularly in iron-deficient soils.
• Environmental Chemistry Studies: Used to investigate the role of natural siderophores in metal mobility, bioavailability, and bioremediation processes in soil and aquatic systems.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods for the quantification of mugineic acid family phytosiderophores in plant tissues and environmental samples.
• Chelation Chemistry: Acts as a model compound for studying the structure-activity relationships of natural aminocarboxylate chelators and their interactions with ferric and other metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxymugineic Acid
CAS No.	74235-23-7
Molecular Formula	C12H20N2O10
Molecular Weight	352.29 g/mol
Synonyms	3-HMA; 3-Hydroxy-2'-deoxymugineic acid; 3-Hydroxy-DMA; 3-Hydroxy-2'-deoxymugineate; (2S,2'S,3"S,3'''S)-3-Hydroxy-2-amino-3-[(3-carboxy-3-[[(1-carboxyethyl)amino]methyl]-3-hydroxypropyl)amino]butanoic acid; L-3-Hydroxy-2'-deoxymugineic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxymugineic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to ambient conditions should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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