Description

Diplodiatoxin is a potent mycotoxin produced by certain species of fungi, primarily within the *Diplodia* genus. This compound is of significant interest in agricultural and food safety research due to its phytotoxic and potentially toxicological properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the agrochemical, food safety, and mycology sectors for analytical standards, toxicity studies, and the development of detection methods.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibrant for the accurate quantification of Diplodiatoxin in plant materials, grains, and food products using techniques like HPLC-MS.
• Phytotoxicity Research: Used in plant pathology studies to investigate its role in plant disease development, symptomology, and host-pathogen interactions.
• Toxicological Studies: Employed in laboratory research to assess the potential health risks and metabolic pathways of this mycotoxin in biological systems.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating new analytical methods for mycotoxin detection in complex matrices.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Used by food and feed safety laboratories as a control substance to ensure the accuracy and reliability of their mycotoxin screening programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diplodiatoxin
CAS No.	41060-01-9
Molecular Formula	C15H20O5
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Diplodiatoxin; Diplodiatoxin; (3R,4aR,5S,7aS)-5-Hydroxy-3-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,7a,8-octahydro-1H-2-benzopyran-1-one; 3,4,4a,5,6,7,7a,8-Octahydro-5-hydroxy-3-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-8,8-dimethyl-1H-2-benzopyran-1-one
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Quality Control

Our Diplodiatoxin is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for analytical reference materials to support reliable scientific outcomes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. For long-term storage, consider keeping the product at -20°C under an inert atmosphere. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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