α-Costic acid

α-Costic acid is a plant sesquiterpene that can induce oxidative stress and autophagy in tomatoes. α-Costic acid has acaricidal activity[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[28399-17-9]

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Autophagy; Parasite

Related Pathways

Anti-infection; Autophagy

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

[H][C@]12C(C)=CCC[C@]1(C)CC[C@H](C2)C(C(O)=O)=C

Molecular Formula

C15H22O2

Molecular Weight

234.33

References & Citations

[1]Cimmino A, et al. α-Costic acid, a plant sesquiterpene with acaricidal activity against Varroa destructor parasitizing the honey bee. Nat Prod Res. 2021 May;35 (9) :1428-1435.|[2]Zanotti C, et al. α-costic acid, the main sesquiterpenoid isolated from Dittrichia viscosa (L) Greuter, induces oxidative stress and autophagy in tomato. Plant Biol (Stuttg) . 2024 Dec;26 (7) :1213-1222.