Description

Diacetoxyscirpenol is a potent trichothecene mycotoxin produced by various *Fusarium* fungi species. This compound is of significant interest in research and analytical chemistry for its role as a reference standard in food safety and toxicology studies. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the agricultural, food safety, and life science sectors for method development, quality control, and toxicological research. The chemical identifier for this substance is CAS 2270-40-8.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the accurate quantification of mycotoxins in complex matrices via HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Critical for calibrating equipment and validating analytical methods to monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory limits for trichothecene contamination in grains, cereals, and animal feed.
• Toxicological Research: Used in laboratory studies to investigate the mechanisms of toxicity, cellular effects, and metabolic pathways of trichothecene mycotoxins.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key component in developing, optimizing, and accrediting new analytical protocols for mycotoxin detection in various industries.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Employed in internal and third-party laboratory proficiency testing and to ensure the accuracy and precision of routine analytical testing programs.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Potential use in studies exploring the biological activity of mycotoxins and their derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diacetoxyscirpenol
CAS No.	2270-40-8
Molecular Formula	C19H26O7
Molecular Weight	366.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4,15-Diacetoxyscirpen-3-ol; Anguidin; DAS; NSC 141537; 4β,15-Diacetoxy-3α-hydroxy-12,13-epoxytrichothec-9-ene; 3α-Hydroxy-4β,15-diacetoxy-12,13-epoxytrichothec-9-ene
EINECS	218-884-7

Quality Control

Our Diacetoxyscirpenol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming batch-specific purity and traceability.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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