Description

5'-Hydroxyaverantin is a key intermediate compound in the biosynthesis of aflatoxins and related fungal metabolites. Its significance lies in its role as a critical precursor for research into mycotoxin pathways and the development of analytical standards for food safety testing. This high-purity biochemical is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food safety industries who require reliable reference materials for metabolic studies and contaminant analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical intermediate in studies elucidating the aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway in fungi like Aspergillus species.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR analysis in food, feed, and agricultural product safety testing.
• Metabolite Studies: Employed in pharmacological and toxicological research to understand the metabolism and bioactivation of mycotoxins.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a substrate for studying the activity of specific enzymes (e.g., oxidases, dehydrogenases) involved in secondary metabolite production.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Investigated as a potential building block or precursor in the research and development of novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5'-Hydroxyaverantin
CAS No.	134664-54-3
Molecular Formula	C20H18O8
Molecular Weight	386.35 g/mol
Synonyms	5'-Hydroxyaverantin; Averantin, 5'-hydroxy-; 5'-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-2,3,6a,9,10,10a-hexahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromene-6,7,8-trione; 5'-OHAVN; Aflatoxin B1 precursor intermediate; 5'-Hydroxy-averantin
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Quality Control

Our 5'-Hydroxyaverantin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.