Description

3-Acetyl T-2 Toxin is a chemically modified derivative of the potent mycotoxin T-2 Toxin, primarily used as a critical analytical standard and reference material. This compound is essential for the accurate detection, quantification, and toxicological research of T-2 Toxin contamination in food, feed, and environmental samples. It is a vital reagent for laboratories in the food safety, agricultural, and life science research sectors, enabling quality control and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the calibration of analytical instruments like HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA kits in mycotoxin testing.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Critical for developing and validating methods to detect T-2 Toxin contamination in grains, cereals, and animal feed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Toxicological Research: Used in metabolic and mechanistic studies to understand the toxicity, biotransformation, and effects of trichothecene mycotoxins.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key component in the development, optimization, and accreditation of new analytical protocols in quality control laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in studies investigating the biological activity and potential pharmacological interactions of trichothecene compounds.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Used as an internal control standard to verify the accuracy and precision of routine mycotoxin analysis in commercial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetyl T-2 Toxin
CAS No.	21259-21-2
Molecular Formula	C24H34O9
Molecular Weight	466.52 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl T-2 Toxin; 3-Acetyl T-2; 3α-Acetoxy-4β,15-diacetoxy-8α-(3-methylbutyryloxy)-12,13-epoxytrichothec-9-ene; T-2 Toxin 3-acetate; 3-O-Acetyl T-2 Toxin; 3-Acetyl T-2 Mycotoxin; 3-Acetoxy T-2 Toxin; 21259-21-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetyl T-2 Toxin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference materials to support your method validation and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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