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Rhizocarpic acid

Secondary Metabolite

Rhizocarpic acid is a secondary metabolite derived from lichen with notable antibacterial properties. It effectively inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus, and exhibits cytotoxic effects against murine myeloma NS-1 cells. Additionally, Rhizocarpic acid serves as an antioxidant and demonstrates insect antifeedant activity, with an ED50 of 71 μmol/g dry weight against the neonate larvae of the Egyptian cotton leaf worm, Spodoptera littoralis, making it a valuable compound for various biological research applications.

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Specifications

Manufacturer	Adooq Bioscience
CAS Number	18463-11-1
Applications	Secondary Metabolite
Formula	C₂₈H₂₃NO₆
Molecular Weight	469.49
SMILES	COC([C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC(/C(C2=CC=CC=C2)=C3C(O)=C(C4=CC=CC=C4)C(O/3)=O)=O)=O

Storage & Solubility

In Vitro Solubility

Reported Solubility

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Storage

Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.