Description

Versicolorin A Hemiacetal is a significant intermediate metabolite in the aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway. This compound is of critical importance for researchers studying mycotoxin formation, fungal metabolism, and the development of control strategies. It serves as a key analytical standard and research chemical for laboratories in the fields of food safety, mycology, and toxicology. Versicolorin A Hemiacetal CAS NO 63324-95-8 is essential for advancing scientific understanding of secondary metabolite production in fungi.

Application

• Mycotoxin Research Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) and analytical standard for the identification and quantification of aflatoxin precursors in research samples.
• Biosynthetic Pathway Studies: Critical for investigating the enzymatic steps and genetic regulation involved in aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus species.
• Food and Feed Safety Analysis: Employed in method development and validation for detecting early-stage mycotoxin contamination in agricultural commodities.
• Toxicological Research: Used to study the biological activity, mechanism of action, and potential toxicity of intermediate metabolites in the aflatoxin family.
• Fungal Metabolism Studies: A vital tool for understanding fungal secondary metabolism and the environmental factors influencing toxin production.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its biological properties and potential as a lead compound or a marker in related biochemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Versicolorin A Hemiacetal
CAS No.	63324-95-8
Molecular Formula	C18H12O7
Molecular Weight	340.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Versicolorin A hemiacetal; 6,8-Dimethoxy-3-(2-methoxy-1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-3-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromene-5,7-dione; 3,4-Dihydro-6,8-dimethoxy-3-(2-methoxy-1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-3-yl)-1H-2-benzopyran-5,7-dione; Aflatoxin B1 precursor; Versicolorin hemiacetal A; Versicolorin A Hemiacetal (VHA); (+)-Versicolorin A hemiacetal
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Quality Control

Our Versicolorin A Hemiacetal is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for high-purity research chemicals to support reliable and reproducible scientific results.

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 storing under inert atmosphere at lower temperatures (e.g., -20°C) to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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