Meconic Acid (CAS 497-59-6)
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Meconic acid is an organic compound with attention in analytical and forensic chemistry due to its association with opium. It serves as a chemical marker for the presence of opium alkaloids, as it is a unique constituent of opium poppy exudate. In analytical studies, meconic acid is used to confirm the presence of opium in various samples, which is important in legal and forensic contexts. In the field of natural products chemistry, research on meconic acid focuses on its biosynthesis within the poppy plant and its role in the plant′s defense mechanisms as a possible deterrent to herbivores and pathogens. Its chelating properties are also of interest, as it can form stable complexes with metal ions, which is relevant in the studies of metal ion transport and storage in biological systems. Additionally, meconic acid is employed in studies aimed at understanding the ecological interactions between the opium poppy and its environment, given its potential impact on soil chemistry and plant-microbe interactions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Meconic Acid, 25 mg | sc-489408 | 25 mg | $420.00 |