Mugineic Acid

• CAT Number: R062511
• CAS Number: 69199-37-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H20N2O8
• Molecular Weight: 320.298
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (αS,βS,2S)-2-Carboxy-α-[[(3S)-3-carboxy-3-hydroxypropyl]amino]-β-hydroxy-1-azetidinebutanoic Acid; [2S-[1[αR*(R*),βR*],2R*]]-2-Carboxy-α-[(3-carboxy-3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-β-hydroxy-1-azetidinebutanoic Acid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-1-[(2S,3S)-3-carboxy-3-[[(3S)-3-carboxy-3-hydroxypropyl]amino]-2-hydroxypropyl]azetidine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H20N2O8/c15-7(11(19)20)1-3-13-9(12(21)22)8(16)5-14-4-2-6(14)10(17)18/h6-9,13,15-16H,1-5H2,(H,17,18)(H,19,20)(H,21,22)/t6-,7-,8-,9-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: GJRGEVKCJPPZIT-JBDRJPRFSA-N
• SMILES: C1CN(C1C(=O)O)CC(C(C(=O)O)NCCC(C(=O)O)O)O

Mugineic acid is a type of phytosiderophore, a class of organic compounds produced by plants to facilitate iron uptake from the soil. It features a hydroxamate group, which forms stable complexes with iron ions, aiding in their solubilization and absorption by plant roots. Mugineic acid plays a crucial role in iron acquisition under iron-deficient conditions, particularly in graminaceous plants like rice and barley. Research on mugineic acid and related compounds aims to enhance plant growth and iron biofortification strategies, addressing iron deficiency in crops and improving agricultural productivity.