Description

Neo-Saxitoxin is a potent, naturally occurring neurotoxin belonging to the saxitoxin family, a group of sodium channel blockers. This compound is of significant interest for advanced scientific research, particularly in neuroscience and pharmacology, due to its specific mechanism of action. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and diagnostic manufacturers for applications in receptor studies, toxin detection, and the development of analytical standards.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a highly specific tool to study voltage-gated sodium channels, neuronal signaling, and synaptic transmission.
• Pharmacological Studies: Serves as a reference standard in the investigation of neurotoxic agents and the development of potential antidotes or therapeutic agents.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed as a critical calibrant and control in the development of immunoassays and biosensors for the detection of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins.
• Toxicology & Safety Testing: Used in environmental monitoring and food safety programs to calibrate equipment and validate methods for marine biotoxin analysis.
• Biochemical Reagent: Acts as a selective biochemical probe in cell biology and physiology experiments to block sodium currents.
• Reference Material Production: Essential for the preparation of certified reference materials (CRMs) used to ensure accuracy and compliance in global food safety testing laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neo-Saxitoxin
CAS No.	64296-20-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₇N₇O₄
Molecular Weight	299.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Neosaxitoxin; Neo-STX; 11-Hydroxysaxitoxin; 11-Hydroxy-STX; PST (Paralytic Shellfish Toxin) congener; Saxitoxin derivative; Sodium channel blocker toxin; PSP Toxin 2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Neo-Saxitoxin is produced and handled under strict quality protocols suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at recommended temperatures of -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay	≥ 90% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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