Description

17-Hydroxy-16,17-Dihydrosterigmatocystin is a chemically modified derivative of the mycotoxin sterigmatocystin, representing a key intermediate in the study of aflatoxin biosynthesis and fungal metabolism. This compound is of significant value for advanced research and development in toxicology, analytical chemistry, and the development of detection methods for mycotoxin contamination. It is primarily required by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers focused on food safety, agricultural science, and pharmaceutical impurity profiling.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of analytical instruments (HPLC, LC-MS/MS) in mycotoxin testing laboratories.
• Metabolic Pathway Research: Serves as a crucial intermediate in biochemical studies investigating the biosynthetic pathways of aflatoxins and related fungal toxins.
• Toxicological Studies: Employed in research to understand the structure-activity relationships, metabolism, and biological effects of sterigmatocystin derivatives.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing and validating new, sensitive analytical methods for the detection and quantification of mycotoxins in complex matrices.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used in the identification and characterization of potential fungal-derived impurities in pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Acts as a system suitability check and quality control standard for laboratories monitoring food, feed, and agricultural products for mycotoxin contamination.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Hydroxy-16,17-Dihydrosterigmatocystin
CAS No.	109278-36-6
Molecular Formula	C18H14O7
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Hydroxydihydrosterigmatocystin; 16,17-Dihydro-17-hydroxysterigmatocystin; 17-Hydroxy-16,17-dihydrosterigmatocystin; Sterigmatocystin, 17-hydroxy-16,17-dihydro-; (6aR,9aR,12S)-12-Hydroxy-6a,12-dihydro-7H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromen-7-one; A key dihydroxylated sterigmatocystin derivative.
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Quality Control

Our 17-Hydroxy-16,17-Dihydrosterigmatocystin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This light-sensitive compound should be handled under appropriate laboratory conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content	≤ 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.