Description

Gyromitrin is a naturally occurring hydrazone derivative and a potent mycotoxin. This compound is of significant interest in analytical chemistry and toxicology for research and reference purposes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers focused on developing detection methods or studying toxin metabolism.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified primary standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments like HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS in food safety and forensic toxicology.
• Toxicological Research: Used in laboratory studies to investigate the mechanisms of toxicity, metabolism, and potential antidotes for gyromitrin poisoning.
• Method Development: Essential for developing and optimizing sensitive and accurate detection protocols for mycotoxins in environmental and biological samples.
• Quality Control: Employed by manufacturers of diagnostic kits and testing services as a control substance to ensure assay accuracy and reliability.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional research projects focused on mycology, natural product chemistry, and foodborne toxins.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports testing laboratories in verifying compliance with safety regulations concerning wild mushroom products and herbal supplements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gyromitrin
CAS No.	16568-02-8
Molecular Formula	C4H8N2O
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetaldehyde N-methyl-N-formylhydrazone; Gyromitrin toxin; MMH (Monomethylhydrazine) precursor; N-Methyl-N-formylhydrazone acetaldehyde; N'-Methyl-N-formylhydrazone of acetaldehyde; Helvellic acid derivative; False morel toxin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gyromitrin is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and stability for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials to guarantee reliable and reproducible results in your analytical workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and degradation. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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