Description

Algae Bloom Toxin, Biotoxin, Cyanobacterial Toxin CAS NO 157622-02-1 is a high-purity reference standard for the specific cyanobacterial toxin microcystin-LR. This compound is critical for environmental monitoring, toxicological research, and water safety testing, providing a reliable benchmark for accurate detection and quantification. It is essential for analytical laboratories, research institutions, and regulatory bodies focused on public health and ecosystem protection.

Application

• Environmental Monitoring & Water Quality Testing: Used as a primary analytical standard to detect and quantify microcystin-LR levels in freshwater sources, reservoirs, and recreational waters.
• Toxicological & Biomedical Research: Serves as a key reagent in studies investigating the hepatotoxic mechanisms, chronic exposure effects, and potential treatment pathways for cyanotoxin poisoning.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, calibrating, and validating analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA kits for biotoxin analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance & Certification: Supports testing laboratories in meeting global drinking water safety guidelines and regulations set by agencies like the WHO and EPA.
• Food & Aquaculture Safety: Employed in testing programs to screen for algal toxin contamination in seafood, shellfish, and agricultural products irrigated with affected water.
• Reference Material Production: Used by manufacturers to produce certified reference materials (CRMs) and quality control samples for diagnostic and testing industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Algae Bloom Toxin, Biotoxin, Cyanobacterial Toxin CAS NO 157622-02-1
CAS No.	157622-02-1
Molecular Formula	C49H74N10O12
Molecular Weight	995.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Microcystin-LR; MC-LR; Cyanoginosin-LR; Toxin T17; [Dha7]Microcystin-LR; Cyclo(-D-Ala-L-Leu-D-erythro-β-methyl-Asp-L-Arg-ADMAdda-D-Glu-N-methyldehydroAla); (3S,4S,8S,9S,10E,12E,14S,16S,18S,19S,35aS)-19-(Aminomethyl)-14-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-[[(4S,5S)-5-[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(diaminomethylideneamino)ethyl]-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl]-C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl]-10,12-dimethyl-3,6,9,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentaazacyclopentacos-19-en-16-yl]acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our Algae Bloom Toxin (Microcystin-LR) is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous identity confirmation and purity analysis using advanced techniques including HPLC and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing assay purity, related substances, and confirmatory data. Our quality system ensures traceability and consistency, supporting research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake. For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Mass spectrum conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95% (Area Percent)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%

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