| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrachlorophenol | [CAS]
484-67-3 | [Synonyms]
Drosophilin
Drosophilin A
2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-4-methoxyphenol
4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrachlorophenol
Phenol, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-methoxy- | [Molecular Formula]
C7H4Cl4O2 | [MOL File]
484-67-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
261.92 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Drosophilin is an antibacterial agent found in fungi, including Drosophilin A, B, C, and D. Drosophilin inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria[1]. | [References]
[1] Kavanagh F, et al. Antibiotic Substances from Basidiomycetes: IX. Drosophila Subtarata. (Batsch Ex Fr.) Quel. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1952 Jul;38(7):555-60. DOI:10.1073/pnas.38.7.555 |
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