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4-Hydroxyhygric acid is a unique non-protein imino acid (a proline analogue) isolated from the leaves of five species of the tropical leguminous tree Copaifera. It serves as a key chemical defense metabolite for the plant. Studies have demonstrated that it functions as a potent inhibitor of larval development in the seed-feeding bruchid beetle Callosobruchus maculatus and exhibits significant feeding deterrence against the leaf-feeding lepidopteran Spodoptera littoralis. By modulating insect growth and behavior, it acts as a natural biopesticide within the tropical forest ecosystem.


| Description | 4-Hydroxyhygric acid is a unique non-protein imino acid (a proline analogue) isolated from the leaves of five species of the tropical leguminous tree Copaifera. It serves as a key chemical defense metabolite for the plant. Studies have demonstrated that it functions as a potent inhibitor of larval development in the seed-feeding bruchid beetle Callosobruchus maculatus and exhibits significant feeding deterrence against the leaf-feeding lepidopteran Spodoptera littoralis. By modulating insect growth and behavior, it acts as a natural biopesticide within the tropical forest ecosystem. |
| Molecular Weight | 145.16 |
| Formula | C6H11NO3 |
| Cas No. | 4252-82-8 |
| Smiles | C(O)(=O)[C@@H]1C[C@@H](O)CN1C |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Solubility Information | DMSO: 2.00 mg/mL (13.78 mM), Sonication is recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Solution Preparation Table | |||||||||||||||||||||
DMSO
Note : The dilution table applies only to solid products. For liquid products, please calculate the stock solution based on the stated concentration and/or density. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dissolve 2 mg of the compound in 100 μL DMSO
to obtain a stock solution at a concentration of 20 mg/mL . If the required concentration exceeds the compound's known solubility, please contact us for technical support before proceeding.
1) Add 100 μL of the DMSO
stock solution to 400 μL PEG300
and mix thoroughly until the solution becomes clear.
2) Add 50 μL Tween 80 and mix well until fully clarified.
3) Add 450 μL Saline,PBS or ddH2O
and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous solution is obtained.
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