Description

Secalonic Acid is a specialized fungal metabolite and mycotoxin of significant interest in biochemical research and development. This compound, identified as CAS NO 56283-72-8, serves as a crucial reference standard and a key intermediate in the study of natural product biosynthesis and toxicology. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and life science sectors for analytical, diagnostic, and investigative purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard and analytical marker in mycotoxin and natural product research.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a critical intermediate or substrate in enzymatic studies and investigations into fungal secondary metabolism.
• Toxicology & Safety Testing: Employed as a certified standard for the analysis and quantification of secalonic acid in food, feed, and environmental samples.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for method development, validation, and quality control in laboratories focusing on mycology and natural products.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used in the production of calibration standards and controls for immunoassay kits targeting mycotoxins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Secalonic Acid
CAS No.	56283-72-8
Molecular Formula	C32H30O14
Molecular Weight	638.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Secalonic acid A; Secalonic acid; NSC 172031; 3,3',4,4'-Tetrahydro-6,6'-bi-2H-pyran-2-one derivative; 6,6'-Bis(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one); Mycotoxin F; A 77104; Aspergillus ochraceus metabolite
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Quality Control

Our Secalonic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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