Description

Citrinin Hydrate is a crystalline mycotoxin derivative, a hydrated form of the secondary fungal metabolite Citrinin. This compound is of significant importance as a critical analytical reference standard and research material for food safety, toxicology, and mycology studies. It is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and quality control departments in the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries for method development, calibration, and contamination analysis.

Application

• Primary use as a certified analytical reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.
• Critical material for research and development in mycotoxin toxicology, metabolism, and biological effects.
• Calibration and validation of testing kits and assays for food and feed safety monitoring programs.
• Quality control testing in laboratories to ensure compliance with regulatory limits for mycotoxin contamination.
• Use in academic and industrial studies investigating fungal growth and mycotoxin production.
• Preparation of in-house quality control samples and proficiency testing materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citrinin Hydrate
CAS No.	157643-56-6
Molecular Formula	C13H14O5 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	250.25 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Citrinin Monohydrate; (3R,4S)-4,6-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-3H-2-benzopyran-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrate; NSC 186; Mycotoxin Citrinin Hydrate; 6-O-Methylcitrinin Hydrate (obsolete); Antibiotic Citrinin Hydrate; [1,3]Dioxolo[4,5-f]isochromene-7-carboxylic Acid Derivative Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Citrinin Hydrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and stability. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from advanced analytical techniques including HPLC for assay and related substances. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and ISO guidelines for reference materials. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture uptake. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	To match hydrate stoichiometry
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water

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