Phenazine-2-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: M074499
• CAS Number: 18450-16-3
• Molecular Formula: C13H8N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 224.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: phenazine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H8N2O2/c16-13(17)8-5-6-11-12(7-8)15-10-4-2-1-3-9(10)14-11/h1-7H,(H,16,17)
• InChIKey: LFDLISNVRKBBAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)N=C3C=CC(=CC3=N2)C(=O)O

Phenazine-2-carboxylic acid (Cat No.:M074499) is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound belonging to the phenazine class, known for its potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Naturally produced by certain Pseudomonas species, PCA plays a key role in biological control of plant pathogens and is studied for its potential as a biopesticide in sustainable agriculture. It functions by disrupting microbial respiration and redox cycling. Phenazine-2-carboxylic acid is also a valuable tool in microbial and biochemical research, often used to study electron transport mechanisms and microbial interactions in soil ecosystems.