Alkannan is a natural pigment and bioactive compound primarily derived from the roots of the Alkanna tinctoria plant. It has demonstrated antimicrobial and insecticidal properties, making it useful in agriculture as a natural pesticide. The mechanism of action involves disrupting the biological processes of pests, potentially affecting their nervous and metabolic systems, leading to their death. Alkannan is used in organic farming to control a variety of pests, including insects and fungi, while offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides.
MedKoo Cat#: 146161
Name: Alkannan
CAS#: 517-90-8
Chemical Formula: C16H18O4
Exact Mass: 274.1205
Molecular Weight: 274.32
Elemental Analysis: C, 70.06; H, 6.61; O, 23.33
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 274.32 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
