Description

Deoxynivalenol CAS NO 51481-10-8 is a potent mycotoxin belonging to the trichothecene family, primarily produced by *Fusarium* fungi. This compound is of critical importance for analytical and research purposes, serving as a key reference standard in food safety, toxicology, and agricultural science. It is essential for laboratories in the food and feed testing, pharmaceutical research, and environmental monitoring industries to ensure accurate detection, quantification, and study of mycotoxin contamination.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating equipment and validating methods in HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA testing.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Calibration and quality control in the analysis of grains (wheat, barley, corn, oats), cereals, and animal feed for DON (vomitoxin) contamination.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies to investigate the immunotoxic, cytotoxic, and inhibitory effects of trichothecenes on human and animal cells.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing, verifying, and accrediting new analytical protocols in compliance with global regulations (e.g., FDA, EU, Codex Alimentarius).
• Diagnostic Kit Production: Serves as a key antigen or calibrator in the manufacturing of immunoassay test kits for rapid on-site screening.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental reagent for studies in mycology, plant pathology, and the development of mycotoxin mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance Programs: Used in proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparison schemes to ensure data reliability across testing facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enables manufacturers and exporters to verify product safety against maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by international authorities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Deoxynivalenol
CAS No.	51481-10-8
Molecular Formula	C15H20O6
Molecular Weight	296.32 g/mol
Synonyms	DON; Vomitoxin; 12,13-Epoxy-3,7,15-trihydroxytrichothec-9-en-8-one; 3α,7α,15-Trihydroxy-12,13-epoxytrichothec-9-en-8-one; (-)-Deoxynivalenol; Rd Toxin; NSC 354646
EINECS	257-207-8

Quality Control

Our Deoxynivalenol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, which includes batch-specific data on purity, identity, and traceability. We support compliance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for reference material producers and testing laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccation. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference retention time
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Optical Rotation	-10.0° to -15.0° (c=1 in ethanol)

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