Description

Asteltoxin is a specialized mycotoxin compound with significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. Its unique structure makes it a valuable reference standard and a critical tool for studying fungal metabolism and toxin biosynthesis. This product is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food safety sectors who require high-purity analytical standards.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the accurate quantification and identification of asteltoxin in complex matrices via HPLC, LC-MS, or TLC.
• Mycotoxin Research: Fundamental biochemical research into the biosynthesis, mode of action, and toxicological profile of fungal secondary metabolites.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Calibration and method development for monitoring mycotoxin contamination in grains, nuts, and animal feed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigation of potential biological activities and as a starting point for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery.
• Quality Control (QC) Laboratories: Used in-house by manufacturers and third-party labs to validate analytical methods and ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Academic & Institutional Studies: Serves as a key reagent in university and government research projects focused on mycology, plant pathology, and environmental science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Asteltoxin
CAS No.	72061-91-7
Molecular Formula	C22H30O5
Molecular Weight	374.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Asteltoxin; (3aR,4S,5R,7aS)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E)-9-[(2R)-2,6-Dimethylhepta-1,5-dien-1-yl]-3,7-dimethylnona-1,3,5,7-tetraen-1-yl]-3a,5,7a-trimethyl-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1-one; Antibiotic LL-Z1272ε; LL-Z1272 epsilon
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Quality Control

Our Asteltoxin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

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 nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to 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.