Description

Versicolorin A is a significant polyketide-derived mycotoxin and a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of aflatoxins. This compound is of high interest in research and development due to its role as a biochemical precursor and its potential biological activities. It serves as a critical reference standard and research material for scientists in the fields of mycology, toxicology, and pharmaceutical development. Target industries include academic and industrial R&D laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and biotechnology companies focused on mycotoxin analysis and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a crucial intermediate in studying the aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference standard for the identification and quantification of mycotoxins in food, feed, and environmental samples via HPLC or LC-MS.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in research to understand the mechanisms of toxicity and carcinogenicity associated with fungal metabolites.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated for its potential biological activities and as a lead compound or synthetic target in drug discovery programs.
• Quality Control: Utilized by manufacturers and testing laboratories to calibrate equipment and validate analytical methods for mycotoxin detection.
• Academic Instruction: Applied in university laboratories for teaching advanced concepts in natural product chemistry and fungal metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Versicolorin A
CAS No.	6807-96-1
Molecular Formula	C18H12O7
Molecular Weight	340.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Versicolorin A; 3,4,6a,10a-Tetrahydro-4,6a,10a-trihydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyprop-1-en-1-yl)-1H,7H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][2]benzopyran-1,7-dione; 6a,10a-trans-Versicolorin A; (-)-Versicolorin A; Aflatoxin B1 precursor; NSC 169015
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Quality Control

Our Versicolorin A 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 characterization, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specific test results is supplied with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your compliance needs.

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 storage, consider keeping the material under inert atmosphere at lower temperatures (e.g., -20°C) to ensure optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
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.