Description

Trichothecene CAS NO 51724-48-2 is a potent mycotoxin belonging to a large family of sesquiterpenoid compounds produced by various fungi. This compound is of significant interest in research and analytical chemistry for its role as a reference standard in toxicology and food safety studies. It is primarily required by professionals in analytical laboratories, food safety monitoring agencies, and academic research institutions for method development, calibration, and quality control.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS/MS) in the detection and quantification of mycotoxins in complex matrices.
• Food and Feed Safety Testing: Serves as a critical standard in laboratories monitoring for mycotoxin contamination in grains, cereals, and animal feed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Toxicological Research: Employed in biomedical and pharmacological studies to investigate the mechanisms of toxicity, cellular effects, and potential health impacts of trichothecene exposure.
• Method Development and Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating new analytical methods for mycotoxin detection in various environmental and biological samples.
• Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA): Used as an internal standard or system suitability check in laboratory QC/QA protocols to ensure accuracy and precision of test results.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Acts as a key component in the production and calibration of immunoassay-based diagnostic kits for rapid mycotoxin screening.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Trichothecene
CAS No.	51724-48-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Trichothecene Mycotoxin; T-2 Toxin Metabolite (referring to specific analogs); 12,13-Epoxytrichothec-9-ene (core structure); Fusarium Toxin (class); Sesquiterpenoid Mycotoxin; Scirpentriol-related compound; HT-2 Toxin precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Trichothecene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results, including purity by HPLC, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term stability, consider storage at lower temperatures (e.g., -20°C) under inert conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR / HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical range 95-98%)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.