Description

Aurofusarin CAS NO 13191-64-5 is a specialized fungal metabolite belonging to the naphthoquinone class of compounds. This high-purity reference standard is critical for ensuring accurate analytical results in research and quality control laboratories. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agricultural research sectors for method development, validation, and as a key biomarker in mycotoxin and fungal metabolism studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a primary standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of aurofusarin in complex matrices using HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Mycotoxin Research: Used as a critical reagent in studies investigating the biosynthesis, toxicity, and environmental impact of fusarium mycotoxins and related fungal pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in bioactivity screening and pharmacological studies to explore its potential biological properties, including antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects.
• Food & Feed Safety: Acts as a calibration standard in diagnostic kits and assays designed to detect fungal contamination in grains, crops, and animal feed.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized to study fungal secondary metabolism, gene expression related to pigment production, and fungal pathogenicity mechanisms.
• Quality Control: Essential for pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies to verify the purity of fermentation products and to monitor for specific fungal metabolites in their processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aurofusarin
CAS No.	13191-64-5
Molecular Formula	C30H26O13
Molecular Weight	594.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Aurofusarin; NSC 407303; 6a,11a-Dihydro-6a,11a-dihydroxy-1,3,8,10-tetrahydroxy-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-naphtho[2',3':6,7]indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-6,11(5aH,11aH)-dione; Fusarin; Fungal pigment from Fusarium
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Quality Control

Every batch of Aurofusarin is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to support your research and regulatory needs. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, cool place. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to reddish-brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.