| DIMBOA is a powerful antibiotic present in maize, wheat, and related grasses, DIMBOA was first identified in maize in 1962 as the corn sweet substance. Etiolated maize seedlings have a very sweet, almost saccharin-like taste due to their high DIMBOA content. DIMBOA is stored as an inactive precursor, DIMBOA-glucoside, which is activated by glucosidases in response to insect feeding. Synonyms: ()-2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one, ()-DIMBOA, 2,3-Dihydro-2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-4H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one, 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-keto-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazine, 2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-(2H)-benzoxazin-3-one, 2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one, 2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazine-3-one, 2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one, 2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3[4H]-one, 2,4-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-4H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(2H)-one, DIMBOA CAS Number: 15893-52-4 Molecular Formula: C9H9NO5 Molecular Weight: 211.17 Appearance: Light orange solid Purity: 98% Melting Point: 156-158C (dec.) Molecular Weight: 211.17 Solubility: Acetone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage: Hygroscopic, -20C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
