| Bioactivity | Tulipalin A (α-Methylene butyrolactone) is a glycoside. Tulipalin A is a causative allergen that induces Allergic contact dermatitides[1]. Tulipalin A (α-Methylene butyrolactone) at low dose affects the functionality of immune cells, such as Jurkat T cells[2]. |
| Name | Tulipalin A |
| CAS | 547-65-9 |
| Formula | C5H6O2 |
| Molar Mass | 98.10 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Zwicker P, et al.A proteomic approach for the identification of immunotoxic properties of Tulipalin A.Proteomics. 2016 Dec;16(23):2997-3008. [2]. McCluskey J, et al. Tulipalin A induced phytotoxicity.Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2014 Apr;4(2):181-3. |