Spinosyn A, >95%

- Overview
  - Spinosyn A, >95% is the major component of Spinosad, a complex of hydrophobic macrocyclic lactones isolated from the soil-dwelling bacterium, Saccharopolyspora spinosa. Spinosyn A is a potent insecticide
    
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    Background
    
    The spinosyns have a unique mechanism of action involving disruption of nicotinic acetylcholinesterase receptors (nAChRs) which lead to disruption of acetylcholine neurotransmission which affects the insect nervous system.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    131929-60-7
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C41H65NO10
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    731.96
    
    Appearance
    
    White solid
    
    Solubility
    
    soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO
    
    Other Properties
    
    Source: Saccharopolyspora spinosa
    Purity Level: >95% (by HPLC)
    
    Storage
    
    -20°C
    
    * For research use only
- Applications
  - Application Description
    
    Plant Biology Applications: Spinosad is a natural product approved for use in organic agriculture as an insecticide and crop protectant. It has an excellent environmental and mammalian toxicological profile.