Tropodithietic acid (TDA)

Molecular Formula

C8H4O3S2

M.W.

212.25

CAS number

750590-18-2

Details

Source

Phaeobacter gallaeciensis

Fermentek product Code

TDA-001

Brand/grade

For research

Specifications

Appearance

Orange powder

Purity by HPLC

≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Purity By TLC

≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Melting point

207°C-213°C

Solubility test

Clear yellow solution at 1 mg/ml of Dichloromethane.
Clear yellow solution at 0.5 mg/ml of Methanol

Chemical identification

Names and identifiers

Synonyms: TDA

Chemical names: Tropodithietic acid

IUPAC: 3-Oxo-8,9-dithiabicyclo[5.2.0]nona-1,4,6-triene-2-carboxylic acid

RTECS# Not available

EU number

806-061-7

Chemical name

Tropodithietic acid

Description

A sulphur containing antibiotic from marine bacteria, responsible for the probiotic proprties of some of these. Tropodithietic acid It is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, some phytopathogens and mycoplasma. It also has anti-plasmodium activity.

InChl Key

BLFCMITWMARUSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=O)C(=C2C(=C1)SS2)C(=O)O

Further Information

Solubility ( literature )

Soluble in polar organic solvents, such as DMSO, Methanol, Acetone

Storage, handling

Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C

Protect from moisture

Open carefully.

Use the original container to store the product.

Keep the lid tightly closed.

Avoid exposing to strong direct light.

Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.

Disclaimer

For Research use only

Not for Human or Drug use

Not extracted from humans or animals

Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions

Warnings

Irritating

Warning or harmful

Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, categories 2, 3
Eye irritation, category 2A
Skin sensitization, category 1
Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3
- Respiratory tract irritation
- Narcotic effects