CAS No. 93-03-8
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Veratryl alcohol
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| CAS Number | 93-03-8 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C9H12O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 168.19 | |
| SMILES | COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CO)OC |
Veratryl alcohol is a fungal secondary metabolite that serves as a natural substrate and redox mediator for lignin peroxidase (LiP). Upon oxidation by lignin peroxidase in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, veratryl alcohol forms a cation radical intermediate that facilitates the oxidative cleavage and degradation of complex lignin polymers, supporting fungal wood decay pathways and xenobiotic biodegradation. [1]
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.