Description

Enanthotoxin is a potent, naturally occurring polyacetylene compound, identified by CAS No. 20311-78-8. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research, toxicology studies, and the development of detection methods for plant-derived toxins. It serves as an essential material for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, forensic science, and food safety industries who require reliable and well-characterized analytical standards.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for qualitative and quantitative analysis in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry.
• Toxicological Research: Fundamental compound for studying the mechanism of action, metabolism, and toxicokinetics of polyacetylene neurotoxins.
• Phytochemical & Pharmacognosy Studies: Used in the isolation, identification, and characterization of bioactive constituents from plants in the Apiaceae family (e.g., *Oenanthe* species).
• Forensic Analysis: Key standard for the confirmatory testing and investigation of suspected plant poisonings in forensic toxicology.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, calibrating, and validating analytical methods in food safety and environmental testing laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Tool for investigating ion channel interactions and neurobiological effects at the cellular level.

Basic Information

Product Name	Enanthotoxin
CAS No.	20311-78-8
Molecular Formula	C17H22O2
Molecular Weight	258.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Oenanthotoxin; (3S,8S)-Heptadeca-1,9-diene-4,6-diyne-3,8-diol; 1,9-Heptadecadiene-4,6-diyn-3,8-diol, (3S,8S)-; Cicutoxin congener; Toxin from *Oenanthe crocata*
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Quality Control

Every batch of Enanthotoxin CAS 20311-78-8 is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous identity, purity, and stability testing using advanced analytical techniques to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for purity, identification, and related substances is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label or COA. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area Percent)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 % w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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