Description

Pectenotoxin-2-Seco Acid is a marine biotoxin derivative, specifically a seco acid metabolite of the pectenotoxin class. This compound is of significant interest in analytical chemistry and toxicology for its role as a reference standard in the detection and quantification of shellfish poisoning toxins. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, regulatory testing laboratories, and manufacturers of diagnostic kits who require high-purity, well-characterized analytical standards for method development, calibration, and quality control.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the accurate quantification of pectenotoxins in shellfish and seawater samples via LC-MS/MS.
• Toxicology Research: Used in academic and industrial research to study the metabolism, mode of action, and toxicological profile of marine biotoxins.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating official testing methods compliant with regulations from bodies like the FDA, EFSA, and other food safety authorities.
• Quality Control in Diagnostic Manufacturing: Serves as a critical component in the production and QC of immunoassay kits and other rapid test formats for marine toxin detection.
• Environmental Monitoring: Applied in monitoring programs to assess algal bloom toxicity and ensure the safety of aquaculture products.
• Food Safety Compliance: Enables testing laboratories to verify that shellfish products comply with international regulatory limits for lipophilic toxins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pectenotoxin-2-Seco Acid
CAS No.	212502-87-9
Molecular Formula	C₄₇H₇₀O₁₄
Molecular Weight	859.06 g/mol
Synonyms	PTX-2 seco acid; Pectenotoxin 2 seco-acid; 7-epi-Pectenotoxin-2 seco acid; 37-Deoxy-7-epi-pectenotoxin-2 seco acid; Marine biotoxin PTX-2 metabolite; Lipophilic shellfish toxin metabolite; (2S,4R,6S,7S,8S,10S,11S,12R,14S,15R,18S,20R,32S,33R,35S,37R,45R,47S)-45,47-Dihydroxy-4,6,8,10,12,14,15,18,20,32,33,35,37-tridecamethyl-2-propyl-1-oxacyclooctatriconta-3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37-octadecaene-16,30-dione
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Quality Control

Our Pectenotoxin-2-Seco Acid is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and stability for critical analytical applications. Each batch is characterized using advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory compliance and research integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. Keep away from strong acids and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥95% (Area %)
Assay (HPLC)	≥90% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO

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