Description
A cyclopentenone isoprostane produced by the action of reactive oxygen species on α-linolenic acid in plants; induces the expression of glutathione-S-transferase, increases phytoalexin biosynthesis, and triggers the expression of several genes involved in primary and secondary metabolism in plants
Formal name: 2-(3-hydroxy-1-penten-1-yl)-5-oxo-3-cyclopentene-1-octanoic acid
Synonyms: 16-A1-Phytoprostane|Phytoprostane A1|PPA1
Molecular weight: 308.4
CAS: 1035557-09-5
Purity: ≥90% (trans isomer mix)
Formulation: A solution in methyl acetate