3-Anhydroophiobolin A (14,17-Epoxy-5-oxo-3,7,18-ophiobolatrien-21-al)

3-Anhydroophiobolin A is the dehydrated analogue of ophiobolin A and is a major member of the ophiobolin complex of phytotoxic metabolites produced by many species of the genus Bipolaris. Like all ophiobolins, 3- anhydroophiobolin A possesses a broad biological profile with antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, herbicidal and nematocidal activities., , Source: Bipolaris sp. MST-FP245 , Apperance: White solid , Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility , Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.