Description

Andromedotoxin is a potent diterpenoid compound, also known as grayanotoxin I, which serves as a key bioactive marker and reference standard. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development, providing a reliable benchmark for analytical and pharmacological studies. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for quality control, method validation, and toxicological research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of related pharmaceutical products and botanical extracts.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in pharmacological studies to investigate its effects on sodium channels and its role as a neurotoxin.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a critical calibration standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis for quality assurance laboratories.
• Toxicology & Safety Testing: Applied in the development of detection assays and as a control in forensic and food safety analysis for toxin screening.
• Natural Product Isolation: Used as a marker compound in the standardization and authentication of plant-derived materials, such as Rhododendron species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Andromedotoxin
CAS No.	4720-09-6
Molecular Formula	C22H36O7
Molecular Weight	412.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Grayanotoxin I; Acetylandromedol; Rhodotoxin; Andromedol acetate; 3,5,6,14,16,20-Hexahydroxygrayanotoxan-10(18)-en-1-one 6-acetate; Ericaceae toxin; AS-1
EINECS	225-212-8

Quality Control

Our Andromedotoxin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, verified by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and NMR. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for reference standards to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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