Mevalocidin

Mevalocidin is a phytotoxin. Mevalocidin can inhibit the growth of many broadleaf and grass plants, showing significant herbicidal activity against weeds. Mevalocidin is promising for research of bioherbicides[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[887028-34-4]

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Herbicide

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

OCC(C(C)(O)CC(O)=O)=C

Molecular Formula

C7H12O4

Molecular Weight

160.17

References & Citations

[1]Sica VP, et al. Optimizing production and evaluating biosynthesis in situ of a herbicidal compound, mevalocidin, from Coniolariella sp. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol. 2016 Aug;43 (8) :1149-57.|[2]Gerwick BC, et al. Mevalocidin: a novel, phloem mobile phytotoxin from Fusarium DA056446 and Rosellinia DA092917. J Chem Ecol. 2013 Feb;39 (2) :253-61.