Osmo- and cryo-protectant, stabilizer for enzymes and biological macromolecules. Ectoines (Ectoin and Hydroxyectoin) are used by many halophilic microorganisms (e.g. Halomonas elongate, Marinoncoccus marinus) to protect themselves against the extreme conditions (high salt and temperature) in their natural environment. Ectoines have been shown to stabilize proteins, nucleic acids, membranes and cells. They do not interfere with enzymatic and binding reactions and are highly compatible with cell metabolism. Therefore, Ectoines can be used in a wide range of applications for the protection and stabilization of biological macromolecules and cells. Ectoines can also be found in other microorganisms, such as antibiotica producing Streptomyces which protect themselves against the DNA-binding antibiotics. Synonyms: (4S,5S)-5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid, THP(A), pyrostatin A, ronacare hydroxyectoin CAS No: 165542-15-4 Molecular Formula: C6H10N2O3 Molecular Weight: 158.16 Purity: 95% (HPLC) Appearance: White to off-white powder Melting Point: ~280C (dec.) (lit) Identity (1H NMR): Conforms to structure Storage and Stability: Powder is stable for 12 months after receipt at RT.
Molecular Weight:
158.16
CAS Number:
[165542-15-4]
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