Description

Austocystinc is a specialized mycotoxin compound with the CAS registry number 55256-55-8. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research, quality control, and toxicological studies, ensuring accurate identification and quantification in complex matrices. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical quality assurance laboratories, and food safety testing facilities requiring reliable analytical standards for mycotoxin analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods in mycotoxin analysis.
• Food Safety Testing: Calibration and method development for the detection of Austocystin and related mycotoxins in agricultural products, grains, and feed.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigation into the biological activity, toxicity, and metabolic pathways of fungal metabolites.
• Environmental Monitoring: Analysis of fungal contamination in environmental samples and indoor air quality assessments.
• Toxicological Studies: Used in in-vitro and in-vivo studies to establish dose-response relationships and understand health impacts.
• Method Validation: Essential for validating analytical procedures in compliance with ISO, AOAC, or other regulatory guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Austocystinc
CAS No.	55256-55-8
Molecular Formula	C20H16O7
Molecular Weight	368.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Austocystin; Austocystin D; (3aR,4S,9bS)-4,9b-Dihydroxy-3a,8-dimethyl-3a,4-dihydro-3H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-2,6,9(3H,8H)-trione; 55256-55-8; Mycotoxin Austocystin
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Quality Control

Our Austocystinc is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and ISO guidelines for reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term stability. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.