Description

10-Hydroxyochratoxin A is a significant hydroxylated metabolite and derivative of the mycotoxin ochratoxin A. This compound is of critical importance in analytical chemistry and toxicology research for use as a certified reference material and analytical standard. It is primarily needed by research institutions, diagnostic laboratories, and quality control facilities focused on food safety, agricultural science, and mycotoxin analysis to ensure accurate detection, quantification, and method validation.

Application

• Certified Reference Standard: For the precise calibration of analytical instruments (HPLC, LC-MS/MS) in mycotoxin testing.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies to investigate the metabolism, toxicity, and biological fate of ochratoxin A.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating new analytical methods for ochratoxin A and its metabolites in complex matrices.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Serves as a system suitability check and internal standard in laboratory quality control protocols for food and feed analysis.
• Diagnostic Kit Production: May be utilized in the development and calibration of immunoassay-based test kits for rapid mycotoxin screening.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports laboratories in ensuring compliance with international regulatory limits for ochratoxin A in foodstuffs.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Hydroxyochratoxin A
CAS No.	85911-04-2
Molecular Formula	C20H18ClNO6
Molecular Weight	403.81 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Hydroxy-ochratoxin A; (R)-10-Hydroxyochratoxin A; 10-OH-Ochratoxin A; 10-Hydroxy-OTA; Ochratoxin A, 10-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxy-3-[(R)-1-(10-hydroxy-3-chloro-8-methyl-1-oxo-1H-2-benzopyran-7-carbonyl)-2-phenylethylcarbamoyl]-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 10-Hydroxyochratoxin A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency, suitable for use as a reference material. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and chromatographic profile. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference material production to support reliable and reproducible scientific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider desiccant and under inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water

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