Aurofusarin (CAS 13191-64-5)
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Aurofusarin is a pigment found in certain species of the Fusarium fungi, notable for its distinctive golden-yellow color. Scientists utilize aurofusarin in studies to understand fungal biosynthetic pathways, particularly those involving polyketide synthases, which are enzymes that assemble diverse and complex molecular structures. The compound also serves as a marker for fungal identification and phylogenetics, helping researchers trace the evolution and distribution of Fusarium species. In agricultural research, aurofusarin is studied for its role in the contamination of crops, where it contributes to the assessment of food safety and the development of fungal resistance strategies. Its structural features, which include a xanthone backbone with oxygen and carbon functionalities, make it a template for synthetic analogs in material science, where such pigments are of interest for their optical properties.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Aurofusarin, 1 mg | sc-364213 | 1 mg | $474.00 | |||
Aurofusarin, 5 mg | sc-364213A | 5 mg | $1255.00 |