Description

Enniatin A CAS NO 2503-13-1 is a cyclic hexadepsipeptide mycotoxin produced by various Fusarium species. This compound is of significant interest in research and development due to its potent biological activities, including its role as an ionophore and its cytotoxic properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers in the fields of toxicology, pharmacology, and agricultural science for studying mycotoxin contamination, developing detection methods, and exploring potential pharmaceutical applications.

Application

• Reference Standard for Analytical Testing: Serves as a high-purity certified standard for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of enniatin mycotoxins in food, feed, and environmental samples using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Biochemical and Pharmacological Research: Used as a tool compound to investigate ionophoric activity, study mechanisms of cytotoxicity, and explore its effects on mitochondrial function and cell membranes in various cell lines.
• Mycotoxin Contamination Studies: Essential for research focused on the occurrence, fate, and toxicological impact of emerging Fusarium mycotoxins in the agricultural supply chain and food safety.
• Method Development and Validation: Critical for developing, calibrating, and validating new analytical methods in regulatory and quality control laboratories to ensure accurate detection and quantification.
• Toxicology and Risk Assessment: Employed in studies to establish toxicological profiles, understand synergistic effects with other mycotoxins, and support risk assessment for human and animal health.

Basic Information

Product Name	Enniatin A
CAS No.	2503-13-1
Molecular Formula	C36H62N6O9
Molecular Weight	698.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Enniatin A; Enniatin A1; [D-Hyv-Ile]3-Cyclo(ester-Lac)3; Cyclo(D-α-hydroxyisovaleryl-L-N-methylisoleucyl)3; NSC 169515; Fusarium mycotoxin Enniatin A; Antibiotic A 26801; 3,6,9,12,15,18-Hexaaza-21,24,27,30,33,36-hexaoxacyclooctatriacontane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexone, 1,4,7,10,13,16-hexamethyl-22,25,28,31,34,37-hexapropyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Enniatin A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is thoroughly characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
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.