Thaxtomin A belongs to the class of 4-nitroindol-3-yl-containing 2,5 dioxopiperazines.
Synonyms: (3R,6S)-3-Hydroxy-3-[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-1,4-dimethyl-6-[(4-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl)methyl]-2,5-piperazinedione; Thaxtomine A
Molecular Formula: C22H22N4O6
Molecular Weight: 438.43
Linear Structural Formula: C22H22N4O6
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Thaxtomin A is a nitrated diketopiperazine phytotoxin produced by Streptomyces scabies that induces plant cells necrosis. Thaxtomin A is a potent plant cellulose synthesis inhibitor.