Description

Altenuene CAS NO 29752-43-0 is a secondary fungal metabolite belonging to the class of alternariol derivatives. This compound is of significant interest in research and development, particularly for its role as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and toxicology studies. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the pharmaceutical, food safety, and agricultural sectors for method validation, quality control, and investigative research into mycotoxin contamination.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration and validation of analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS/MS) for mycotoxin detection.
• Food Safety Research: Employed in studies to assess contamination levels and toxicological impact of Alternaria mycotoxins in food commodities.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a biochemical tool for investigating the biological activity and metabolic pathways of fungal metabolites.
• Quality Control: Acts as a critical purity standard in the quality assurance laboratories of manufacturers dealing with natural products or agricultural samples.
• Toxicological Studies: Utilized in in-vitro and in-vivo research to understand the cytotoxicity and potential health risks associated with exposure.
• Method Development: Essential for developing and optimizing new chromatographic or spectroscopic techniques for trace analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Altenuene
CAS No.	29752-43-0
Molecular Formula	C15H14O6
Molecular Weight	290.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Altenuene; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-2-methyl-6-(3-oxobutyl)benzoic acid δ-lactone; Alternaria toxin altenuene; NSC 339586; 2H-Naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-2-one, 3,4,5,10-tetrahydro-3,8,9-trihydroxy-1-methyl-; 3,4,5,10-Tetrahydro-3,8,9-trihydroxy-1-methyl-2H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-2-one
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Quality Control

Our Altenuene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials to support your critical research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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