Description

Norsolorinic Acid CAS NO 78371-59-2 is a key anthraquinone derivative and a significant intermediate in the biosynthesis of aflatoxins. This compound is of high interest in research and development, particularly for its role in mycotoxin metabolic pathways and as a reference standard. It serves critical needs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food safety sectors, where it is utilized for analytical method development, toxicology studies, and biochemical research.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a crucial intermediate in studying the aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques in food safety and mycology labs.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in research focused on understanding and inhibiting mycotoxin production.
• Toxicology Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating the metabolism and toxicity of polyketide-derived toxins.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for studies in organic chemistry, mycology, and molecular biology.
• Quality Control: Applied in the manufacturing of diagnostic kits and reagents for mycotoxin detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Norsolorinic Acid
CAS No.	78371-59-2
Molecular Formula	C16H12O5
Molecular Weight	284.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-2-(1-oxo-3-phenylpropyl)anthraquinone; 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-2-(3-oxo-3-phenylpropyl)anthracene-9,10-dione; Norsolorinic acid; Aflatoxin B1 precursor; NSC 339524
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Quality Control

Our Norsolorinic Acid is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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