l General Information |
Product Name | Dehydroacetic acid |
General description | Dehydroacetic acid is an organic compound, used mostly as a fungicide and bactericide. |
Synonym | Biocide 470F, Methylacetopyronone; 3-acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4-dione |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 520-45-6 |
Formula | C8H8O4 | Molecular Weight | 168.148 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to cream/pale Yellow Powder |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Dehydroacetic acid is a pyran-2,4-dione substituted at position 3 by an acetyl group and at position 6 by a methyl group. A fungicide and bactericide it is used primarily in processed fruit and vegetables. It has a role as a fungicide, an antibacterial agent and a plasticiser. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
