Specification
Description
Ascr#18, an ascaroside, is a hormone of nematodes. Ascr#18 is expressed during nematode development. Ascr#18 increases resistance in Arabidopsis, tomato, potato and barley to viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal and nematode infections.
Canonical SMILES
C[C@@H](O[C@H](O[C@@H](C)[C@@H](C1)O)[C@@H]1O)CCCCCCCCC(O)=O
Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
Caenorhabditis Elegans