Description

Enniatin A1 is a potent cyclic hexadepsipeptide mycotoxin produced by various *Fusarium* fungi. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its ionophoric properties and its role as a model for studying mitochondrial toxicity and apoptosis. It serves as a critical reference standard and research material for scientists in toxicology, mycology, and drug discovery, particularly for those investigating food safety, fungal pathogenesis, and novel bioactive compounds. The CAS number for this substance is 4530-21-6.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity certified standard for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of enniatin mycotoxins in food, feed, and environmental samples via HPLC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and other chromatographic methods.
• Biochemical Research: Investigation of its ionophoric activity, particularly its ability to transport cations across biological membranes and disrupt mitochondrial function, serving as a tool to study cellular ion homeostasis and energy metabolism.
• Toxicology Studies: Used in in vitro and in vivo models to assess the cytotoxic, apoptotic, and genotoxic effects of emerging *Fusarium* mycotoxins, contributing to risk assessment and safety evaluation.
• Pharmacological Research: Exploration of its potential antimicrobial, antifungal, and anticancer activities, providing a structural template for the development of novel bioactive agents.
• Mycotoxin Metabolism Studies: Employed in research to understand the biosynthesis, degradation pathways, and metabolic fate of enniatin compounds in biological systems.
• Food & Feed Safety: Essential for developing and validating detection methods to monitor and control enniatin contamination in agricultural commodities, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Enniatin A1
CAS No.	4530-21-6
Molecular Formula	C33H57N3O9
Molecular Weight	639.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Enniatin A; Enniatin A1 mycotoxin; [D-Hyv-Ile-D-Hyv-Ile-D-Hyv-Ile]cyclo; Cyclo([D-2-hydroxyisovaleryl-L-N-methylisoleucyl]3); NSC 169555; Fusarium toxin Enniatin A; 1,7,13-Tris(3-methyl-1-oxobutyl)-4,10,16-trimethyl-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexaazacyclooctadecane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexaone
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Quality Control

Our Enniatin A1 is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous identity confirmation and purity analysis to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing results from tests including but not limited to assay (HPLC), related substances, and residual solvents. We support traceability and consistency for your critical research needs.

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 under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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