Product Data Sheet
Phenylpyruvic acid
Catalog No. A56845
Phenylpyruvic acid is a precursor to phenyllactic acid and serves as an active compound with antifungal properties. This reagent enhances the antifungal activity of various lactic acid bacterial strains when incorporated into defined growth media. Phenylpyruvic acid exhibits significant inhibitory effects against fungal contaminants such as Aspergillus niger and Penicillium roqueforti. Additionally, it influences the enzymatic activity of the pentose phosphate pathway in rat brain homogenates, notably reducing glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity. This compound is valuable for research applications in microbiology and metabolic studies.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A56845 |
|---|---|
| M. Wt | 164.16 |
| Formula | C9H8O3 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 156-06-9 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | OC(=O)C(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1 |
Biological Activity
| Description | Phenylpyruvic acid is a precursor to phenyllactic acid and serves as an active compound with antifungal properties. This reagent enhances the antifungal activity of various lactic acid bacterial strains when incorporated into defined growth media. Phenylpyruvic acid exhibits significant inhibitory effects against fungal contaminants such as Aspergillus niger and Penicillium roqueforti. Additionally, it influences the enzymatic activity of the pentose phosphate pathway in rat brain homogenates, notably reducing glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity. This compound is valuable for research applications in microbiology and metabolic studies. |
|---|
RETURN POLICY
Adooq’s Unconditional Return Policy ensures a smooth online shopping experience for our customers. If you are in any way unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return any item(s) within 7 days of receiving it. In the event of product quality issues, either protocol related or product related problems, you may return any item(s) within 365 days from the original purchase date. Please follow the instructions below when returning products.
Adooq’s Unconditional Return Policy ensures a smooth online shopping experience for our customers. If you are in any way unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return any item(s) within 7 days of receiving it. In the event of product quality issues, either protocol related or product related problems, you may return any item(s) within 365 days from the original purchase date. Please follow the instructions below when returning products.
SHIPPING AND STORAGE
Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
