Ectoine
Ectoine (L-Ectoine) is a compatible solute that functions as a potent osmoprotectant across diverse bacteria, from halophiles to Streptomyces and E. coli. It is widely used in research to study microbial stress adaptation, protein stabilization in vitro, and cellular protection mechanisms in vivo.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
96702-03-3
Product Name Alternative
Ectoine, L-Ectoine, osmoregulatory, cell protectant, Bacterial, amino acid derivate, THP (B)
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:10 mM; DMSO:Insoluble
Smiles
C (O) (=O) [C@H]1NC (C) =NCC1
Molecular Formula
C6H10N2O2
Molecular Weight
142.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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