Description

Toxoflavin is a heterocyclic, nitrogen-containing compound with the CAS number 84-82-2, recognized for its potent biological activity. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a microbial toxin and its unique mechanism of action. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and developers in the fields of antibiotic discovery, phytopathology, and molecular biology, where precise and high-purity materials are essential.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound to study bacterial pathogenesis and toxin mechanisms.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Serves as a reference standard in the research and development of novel antibiotic agents.
• Agricultural Research: Applied in phytopathological studies to understand plant diseases caused by specific bacterial pathogens like *Burkholderia glumae*.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Utilized to investigate its inhibitory effects on specific cellular processes and enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key building block or reference molecule in the synthesis of more complex therapeutic agents.
• Academic & Institutional Labs: Essential for graduate-level research and publications in microbiology and toxicology.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Toxoflavin
CAS No.	84-82-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7N5O2
Molecular Weight	193.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dimethylpyrimido[5,4-e]-1,2,4-triazine-5,7(1H,6H)-dione; Methylreductic acid dilactim ether; Toxoflavine; Xanthothricin; Fermentation toxin; Pyrimidotriazinedione
EINECS	201-564-7

Quality Control

Our Toxoflavin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO guidelines, and our quality systems are designed to support research and development requiring precise and reliable materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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