1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene
1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene (T4HN) is a fungal melanin precursor synthesized by pentaketide synthases. This key intermediate is used in research to study melanin's role in fungal pathogenesis, enabling both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo virulence studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
18512-30-6
Product Name Alternative
1,3,6,8 Tetrahydroxynaphthalene, 1,3,6,8Tetrahydroxynaphthalene, 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene, 1,3,6,8-THN, naphthalene-1,3,6,8-tetrol, Inhibitor, inhibit, T4HN
Purity
98.79% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+90% Saline:3.3 mg/mL (17.17 mM) ; DMSO:120 mg/mL (624.45 mM)
Smiles
Oc1cc (O) c2c (O) cc (O) cc2c1
Molecular Formula
C10H8O4
Molecular Weight
192.17
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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