Structure: It is a type of acetophenone with a hydroxyl group at the 4-position and methoxy groups at the 3 and 5 positions on the phenyl ring.
Natural occurrence: It is a naturally occurring phenolic compound that is released by wounded plant cells.
| CAS Number | 2478-38-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white, pale yellow, or beige powder or crystals |
| Purity | ≥ 97% to 98% (laboratory grade) |
| Melting Point | 124 – 127 °C |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; readily soluble in DMSO, methanol, and ethanol |
| Packing |
Powder form: 25 Kg HEDP bag with 2 inner liners (5-layer protected packaging) |
| Synonyms |
4′-Hydroxy-3′,5′-dimethoxyacetophenone, Acetosyringenin, 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyacetophenone |
| Shelf Life |
Up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dark, and dry place, preferably at 2 – 8 °C. |
| Uses |
Used in laboratory research to activate Agrobacterium tumefaciens for plant transformation protocols. Also applied in the synthesis of potential anticancer agents and studied as a naturally occurring plant compound involved in plant-pathogen recognition. |