Dehydroacetic acid
Dehydroacetic acid, also known as Methylacetopyronone, is a pyrone-based compound utilized as a fungicide and bactericide. It is employed in research for its antimicrobial properties in both in vitro assays and in vivo studies, such as investigating food preservative efficacy and material protection.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
520-45-6
Product Name Alternative
Fungal, Methylacetopyronone, Inhibitor, inhibit, Dehydroacetic acid, Biocide 470F, Bacterial, Antibiotic
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Purity
99.42% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (11.89 mM) ; DMSO:45 mg/mL (267.62 mM) ; Ethanol:31 mg/mL (184.36 mM) ; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
Smiles
CC (=O) C1C (=O) OC (C) =CC1=O
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
Molecular Weight
168.15
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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