Title: Lycomarasmine
CAS Registry Number: 7611-43-0
CAS Name: N-[2-[(2-Amino-2-oxoethyl)amino]-2-carboxyethyl]-L-aspartic acid
Trademarks: Welkstoff
Molecular Formula: C9H15N3O7
Molecular Weight: 277.23
Percent Composition: C 38.99%, H 5.45%, N 15.16%, O 40.40%
Literature References: Antibiotic peptide (tomato-wilting agent) produced by the fungus Fusarium lycopersici. Isoln: Plattner, Clauson-Kaas, Helv. Chim. Acta 28, 188 (1945). Structure: eidem, Experientia 1, 195 (1945); Hardegger et al., Helv. Chim. Acta 46, 60 (1963).
Properties: Crystals, dec 227-229°. [a]D20 -42 to -48° (aq soln at pH 7). Acid reaction. Sparingly sol in water; freely sol in dil acids or alkalies.
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 -42 to -48° (aq soln at pH 7)
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |