Phytosiderophores are produced in higher plants as iron chelating amino acids that promote uptake of iron from soil.
Melting Point: >215 degrees C (decomposes)
Atmosphere: Air
Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR spectroscopic analysis
Solubility: Water
TLC Conditions: SiO2; Methanol: Water (3:2); Visualized with ninhydrin; Rf=0.55
Specific Rotation: -40.4 degrees (c=0.1; water)
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.