Description

Versicolorin C is a significant secondary fungal metabolite belonging to the anthraquinone class. This compound is of high interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of aflatoxins. It serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for scientists and quality control laboratories in the fields of mycotoxicology, food safety, and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Mycotoxin Research Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and quantification of aflatoxin precursors in analytical studies.
• Biosynthetic Pathway Studies: Essential for investigating the enzymatic steps and genetic regulation in aflatoxin biosynthesis within fungi like Aspergillus species.
• Food and Feed Safety Analysis: Employed in method development and validation for detecting early-stage mycotoxin contamination in agricultural products.
• Pharmacological Research: Studied for its biological activity and potential effects as part of structure-activity relationship (SAR) investigations of anthraquinone derivatives.
• Quality Control and Method Validation: Serves as an impurity marker or system suitability standard in HPLC and LC-MS/MS methods for mycotoxin analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Versicolorin C
CAS No.	16049-49-3
Molecular Formula	C18H12O7
Molecular Weight	340.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Versicolorin C; (1'S,5'R)-6-Hydroxy-3-[(1-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-oxo-1,3-dihydro-7H-isobenzofuran-5-yl)methyl]-4-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g]isochromen-7-one; 6-Hydroxy-3-[(1-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-oxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-yl)methyl]-4-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]isochromen-7-one; Aflatoxin B1 precursor; Aflatoxin biosynthetic intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Versicolorin C is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to support your research and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under inert atmosphere to ensure maximum stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Mass spectrum consistent with structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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