Tropodithietic acid (TDA)
Molecular Formula
C8H4O3S2
M.W.
212.25
CAS number
750590-18-2
Source
Phaeobacter gallaeciensis
Fermentek product Code
TDA-001
Brand/grade
For research
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
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
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.
Retest time
3 Years
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

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
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Title
source
Value
Phaeobacter gallaeciensis
Signal to sort
T