Description

Rubratoxina is a potent mycotoxin produced by certain species of *Penicillium* and *Aspergillus* fungi. This compound is of significant interest in research and analytical chemistry for its role as a reference standard in mycotoxin analysis and toxicological studies. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the food safety, agricultural, and pharmaceutical research sectors to ensure product quality and safety through accurate detection and quantification.

Application

• Primary use as a certified reference standard for analytical method development and validation in mycotoxin testing.
• Critical component in food and feed safety research to study contamination levels and toxic effects.
• Essential material for toxicological and pharmacological studies investigating the impact of mycotoxins on health.
• Quality control reagent in laboratories for calibrating equipment like HPLC, LC-MS, and ELISA kits.
• Used in academic and industrial research to understand fungal metabolism and mycotoxin biosynthesis pathways.
• Application in developing and testing detoxification and mitigation strategies for contaminated agricultural commodities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rubratoxina
CAS No.	22467-31-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₃₀O₁₁
Molecular Weight	518.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Rubratoxin A; Rubratoxin; NSC 163046; Rubratoxine A; Penicillium rubrum toxin; Mycotoxin Rubratoxin A; 3,5-Dihydroxy-2,4-bis(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-6-[(1E,3E,5E,7E)-7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,4,6-octatrienoyl]-1,4-benzoquinone
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Quality Control

Our Rubratoxina is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support research and compliance needs in global markets.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Higher grades available)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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