Deoxyviolacein

Deoxyviolacein

$340.00 - 0.50 mg

$1,190.00 - 2.50 mg

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Code
BIA-D1328
CAS #
5839-61-2
Molecular Formula
C20H13N3O2
Molecular Weight
327.3
Purity
>95% by HPLC
Long Term Storage
-20°C
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.

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Application Notes

Deoxyviolacein is a minor, more hydrophobic co-metabolite of violacein. While its presence has been long recognised in “purified” violacein, separation of deoxyviolacein has not been undertaken. Lack of availability has restricted more extensive investigation of deoxyviolacein.

References

  • Pseudodeoxyviolacein, a new red pigment produced by the tryptophan metabolism of Chromobacterium violaceum. Hoshono T. et al., Biosci. Biotech. Biochem. 1994, 58, 279.

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