Description

Calcium Fusarate is a calcium salt derivative of fusaric acid, a mycotoxin produced by various Fusarium fungi. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a specific inhibitor of dopamine β-hydroxylase. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers focused on neuroscience, enzyme inhibition studies, and the development of analytical reference standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor in studies of dopamine β-hydroxylase (DBH) activity and catecholamine biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical labs.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in experimental models to investigate the physiological and pathological roles of noradrenaline.
• Enzyme Inhibition Assays: A key tool compound for in vitro screening and characterization of enzyme inhibitors.
• Mycotoxin Research: Used in studies concerning the biosynthesis, detection, and toxicology of Fusarium-derived mycotoxins.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Fusarate
CAS No.	21813-99-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14CaN2O4 (commonly represented for the salt)
Molecular Weight	266.32 g/mol (for C10H14CaN2O4)
Synonyms	Calcium 5-Butylpicolinate; Fusaric Acid Calcium Salt; 5-Butylpicolinic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium 5-Butylpyridine-2-carboxylate; DBH Inhibitor Calcium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Calcium Fusarate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms

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