Asparagusic acid
Asparagusic acid is a sulfur-containing flavor component produced by Asparagus officinalis Linn., with anti-parasitic effect. Asparagusic acid is a plant growth inhibitor[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[2224-02-4]
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302+H312+H332
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Parasite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Asparagusic-acid.html
Purity
96.0
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 46 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(O)C1CSSC1
Molecular Formula
C4H6O2S2
Molecular Weight
150.22
Precautions
H302+H312+H332
References & Citations
[1]Mitchell SC et al. Asparagusic acid. Phytochemistry. 2014 Jan;97:5-10.|[2]Takasugi, Mitsuo, et al. Identification of asparagusic acid as a nematicide occurring naturally in the roots of asparagus. Chemistry Letters (1975), (1), 43-4.|[3]Yoshio Kitahara, et al. Asparagusic acid, a new plant growth inhibitor in etiolated young asparagus shoots. Plant and Cell Physiology (1972), 13 (5), 923-25.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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