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Flavokermesic acid

Catalog No.: GC83028Purity:>98.00%
COASDSData Sheet
Flavokermesic acid is an anthraquinone dye that can be detected in extracts of insects from the family Diaspididae, and it is a minor pigment component thereof.

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Flavokermesic acid
Cas No.: 18499-84-8
10mM (in 1mL DMSO)In Stock
$545.00
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Description

Flavokermesic acid is an anthraquinone dye that can be detected in extracts of insects from the family Diaspididae, and it is a minor pigment component thereof. Flavokermesic acid can be used to investigate the biosynthetic pathways of insect-derived anthraquinone pigments [1].

In Vitro, Flavokermesic acid can be used to investigate the biosynthetic pathway of insect-derived anthraquinone pigments[1].

References:
[1]. Massicard JM, et al. Modular Cloning Tools for Streptomyces spp. and Application to the De Novo Biosynthesis of Flavokermesic Acid. ACS Synth Biol. 2024;13(10):3354-3365.

Product Documents

Purity:>98.00%Appearance:A solid
COASDSData Sheet

Chemical Properties

CAS No.
18499-84-8
Molecular Formula
C16H10O7
Molecular Weight
314.25
Solubility
DMSO: 10 mg/mL (31.82 mM; Need ultrasonic)
Storage
Store at 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.

CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility

g/mol

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