Pulcherriminic Acid

Pulcherriminic acid is a cyclic dipeptide derived from two molecules of the amino acid leucine. It is produced by certain microorganisms, such as Bacillus subtilis and Pichia anomala. This compound is notable for its ability to chelate iron, forming the reddish-brown pigment pulcherrimin when complexed with iron ions.

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Product Detail

Product Name	Pulcherriminic Acid
CAS No.	957-86-8
Catalog	ALKS957868
Purity	≥ 95%
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow solid
Molecular Weight	256.30
Molecular Formula	C12H20N2O4
Structure Classification	Cyclopeptides
Solubility	DMSO: 2 mg/mL (7.80 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60 °C)
Storage	Powder: -20 °C, 3 years; 4 °C, 2 years In solvent: -80 °C, 6 months; -20 °C, 1 month

Applications of Pulcherriminic Acid

Antimicrobial Agent

By chelating iron, pulcherriminic acid restricts the availability of this essential nutrient, which is crucial for microbial growth. This inhibition affects various microorganisms, making it a potential antimicrobial agent. It can be included in formulations for disinfectants or antiseptics used in healthcare settings or incorporated into materials to prevent microbial growth.

Agriculture

Pulcherriminic acid protects plants from pathogenic microorganisms by competing with them for iron, an essential nutrient, thereby reducing crop diseases. It could potentially be developed into a natural pesticide to minimize reliance on synthetic chemicals, which can have adverse effects on the environment.

Food Industry

Pulcherriminic acid's antimicrobial properties can help in preserving food by preventing the growth of spoilage organisms and foodborne pathogens. It can be integrated into food packaging materials to enhance shelf life and maintain food safety.

Research Tool

It can be used as a tool to study iron metabolism pathways in microbes, which can be crucial for understanding microbial physiology and developing new antimicrobial therapies. Moreover, Insights gained from pulcherriminic acid can aid in the design of drugs targeting microbial iron acquisition systems.

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