11043-91-7

Basic information

• Product Name: trisporic acid
• Synonyms: trisporic acid
• CAS NO: 11043-91-7
• Molecular Formula: C18H26O3
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 11043-91-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 453°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 241.9°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.07g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.81E-09mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.548
• CAS DataBase Reference: trisporic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: trisporic acid(11043-91-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: trisporic acid(11043-91-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 11043-91-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Trisporic acid is a pheromone-like chemical produced by fungi of the genus Mucor. It plays a crucial role in the sexual reproduction of these fungi by serving as a signaling molecule that triggers the fusion of sexual spores and the formation of the zygospore. The chemical structure of trisporic acid consists of three carboxylic acid groups, hence its name, and is thought to be involved in mediating the communication between compatible mating types of the Mucor fungi. Its role in the sexual development of these fungi has made trisporic acid an important target for research in understanding the molecular basis of fungal reproduction and potential applications in biotechnology and agriculture.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H26O3/c1-5-6-7-8-13(2)9-10-15-14(3)16(19)11-12-18(15,4)17(20)21/h8-10H,5-7,11-12H2,1-4H3,(H,20,21)/b10-9+,13-8+

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