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Versicolorin A

Aflatoxin Contamination Indicator

Versicolorin A is a biosynthetic precursor of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and serves as a critical indicator of aflatoxin contamination. It is particularly valuable in detecting aflatoxins even when they are at levels below the threshold of conventional detection methods. This compound is widely used in food safety research and mycotoxin studies to assess the presence of harmful contaminants in agricultural products.

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Specifications

Manufacturer	Adooq Bioscience
CAS Number	6807-96-1
Applications	Aflatoxin Contamination Indicator
Formula	C₁₈H₁₀O₇
Molecular Weight	338.27
SMILES	O=C(C1=C2C=C(O)C=C1O)C3=C(C=C4O[C@](OC=C5)([H])[C@]5([H])C4=C3O)C2=O

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In Vitro Solubility

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Storage

Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.