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Deoxyviolacein (CAS 5839-61-2)

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Application:
Deoxyviolacein is a minor, more hydrophobic co-metabolite of violacein, a useful bacterial pigment
CAS Number:
5839-61-2
Molecular Weight:
327.34
Molecular Formula:
C20H13N3O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Deoxyviolacein is a minor, more hydrophobic co-metabolite of violacein. While its presence has been long recognised in "purified" violacein, separation of the deoxyviolacein has not been undertaken. Lack of availability has restricted a more extensive investigation of deoxyviolacein.


Deoxyviolacein (CAS 5839-61-2) References

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Deoxyviolacein, 500 µg

sc-362730
500 µg
$302.00

Deoxyviolacein, 2.5 mg

sc-362730A
2.5 mg
$1311.00