Description

Slaframine is a biologically active indolizidine alkaloid mycotoxin produced by the fungus *Rhizoctonia leguminicola*. This compound is of significant interest in veterinary and agricultural research due to its potent parasympathomimetic activity, which induces excessive salivation (slobbers) in livestock. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and agricultural chemical companies investigating cholinergic effects, mycotoxin impacts, and potential therapeutic applications.

Application

• Veterinary Research: Critical for studying "slobbers syndrome" in cattle, horses, and other livestock to understand toxicity mechanisms and develop treatments.
• Pharmacological Studies: Used as a research chemical to investigate parasympathomimetic and cholinergic pathways in biological systems.
• Mycotoxin Analysis: Serves as a high-purity reference standard in analytical laboratories for the detection and quantification of mycotoxins in feed and forage.
• Agricultural Chemistry: Employed in the development of assays and mitigation strategies for fungal contamination in crops.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound to study enzyme inhibition and receptor interactions related to its indolizidine structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Slaframine
CAS No.	20084-93-9
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetoxy-6-aminooctahydroindolizine; 6-Amino-1-hydroxyoctahydroindolizine acetate; 8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-ol, 6-(aminomethyl)-, acetate (ester), (1R,3S,6R,7aS)-; Slaframine toxin; Rhizoctonia toxin
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Quality Control

Our Slaframine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the material at -20°C under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.