Description

Alternariol Monomethyl Ether is a secondary fungal metabolite belonging to the Alternaria mycotoxin family. This compound is of significant interest in analytical chemistry and food safety research as a reference standard for the detection and quantification of Alternaria toxins in agricultural commodities and food products. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and quality control departments within the food, feed, and agricultural industries.

Application

• Primary use as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and validation.
• Critical standard for the calibration of HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS instrumentation in mycotoxin testing laboratories.
• Used in research to study the toxicology, metabolism, and environmental fate of Alternaria mycotoxins.
• Essential for quality assurance and control (QA/QC) programs in food and feed safety monitoring.
• Employed in the production of immunoassay kits and other rapid test formats for mycotoxin detection.
• Supports regulatory compliance and research aligned with guidelines from bodies like the FDA, EFSA, and Codex Alimentarius.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alternariol Monomethyl Ether
CAS No.	26894-49-5
Molecular Formula	C15H12O5
Molecular Weight	272.25 g/mol
Synonyms	AME; Alternariol 9-Methyl Ether; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-7-methoxy-9-methyl-1-oxo-1H-xanthene; 9-Methylalternariol; 6-Methylalternariol; 4,9-Dihydroxy-1-methoxy-7-methyl-11H-benzo[b]xanthen-11-one
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Quality Control

Every batch of Alternariol Monomethyl Ether is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous identity, purity, and stability testing using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, NMR) to ensure they meet the exacting requirements for use as reference standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a controlled environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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