		Technical Data
A3883-30	Aspercolorin	1mg

Biochemicals

Storage: -20°CShipping: Blue Ice

Aspercolorin is an atypical cyclic tetrapeptide in which one of the amino acids is an 5-methoxyanthranilic acid. Recently, aspercolorin has found application as a secondary metabolite standard for polyphasic taxonomy for the identication of Aspergillus versicolor. No reports of any investigation of the pharmacology of aspercolorin are available in the literature.

Source: Aspergillus versicolor

Apperance: Light tan solid

Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

CAS Number:
29123-52-2

Molecular Formula:
C25H28N4O5

Molecular Weight:
464.5

Source: Aspergillus versicolor
Purity: ~99% by HPLC

Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

1. Toxic substances from Aspergillus versicolor. Aucamp P J. & Holzapfel C.W., J. S. Afr. Chem. Inst. 1969, 22, 35S.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.