Piperonylic acid
Piperonylic acid is a natural trans-cinnamic acid analog featuring a methylenedioxy group. It acts as a selective mechanism-based inactivator of the CYP73A subfamily of P450 enzymes, making it a valuable chemical probe for studying phenylpropanoid metabolism in plant biochemistry research, both in vitro and in vivo.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
94-53-1
Product Name Alternative
Field of Research
Cardiovascular Research, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Purity
99.93% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:55 mg/mL (331.07 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (12.04 mM)
Smiles
OC (=O) C1=CC2=C (OCO2) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C8H6O4
Molecular Weight
166.13
Storage Conditions
Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Notes
For research use only.
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