Rational design and efficient synthesis of a fluorescent-labeled jasmonate

A fluorescent-labeled jasmonate was rationally designed based on examination of the model of interaction between the jasmonate and its receptor. An efficient synthetic route has been developed for this molecule. The biological activity of this fluorescent probe was retained which was similar to that of the methyl jasmonate as examined by root growth inhibition bioassay. This fluorescent probe will greatly facilitate biological studies of jasmonates through fluorescent imaging.