Mycotoxins are defined as naturally occurring substances produced by filamentous fungi (moulds) that arouse toxic response when introduced in low amounts to animals through a natural pathway. These fungi are referred to as “toxigenic” fungi. They grow naturally as a form of contaminants on some food crops, majorly cereals, nuts and fruit. Conventionally, toxigenic fungi which contaminate crops have been classified into two groups: “field” and “storage” fungi. Field fungi (such as Cladosporium, Fusarium and Alternaria spp.) get to plants during the developmental stage of the plant; while storage fungi (e.g., Aspergillus and Penicillium spp.) proliferate during the storage period.

Mycotoxins, which are low weight secondary metabolites, produce harmful substances called Mycotoxicoses in animals which invariably impact public health. The toxicity effects of Mycotoxins could be acute or chronic, or both. The most toxic of these, is Aflatoxins. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 are a critical concern. A low-level exposure to Aflatoxin for a long term has been associated with different liver diseases such as cancer, jaundice, cirrhosis and hepatis. Also, they are genotoxic (DNA-damaging) carcinogenic and immunosuppressants. Ochratoxin A is another type of mycotoxin that is teratogenic (reproductive), immunosuppressant, and had been proved to have connection with kidney diseases. Other toxigenic fungi are associated with protein synthesis inhibition, genotoxic, and immune dysfunction.

Fermentek is a global leader in the production of high-standard reference material for Mycotoxins for food safety analysis and research. The company offers more than 60 types of Mycotoxins manufactured from various different microorganisms, divided into nine known Mycotoxin families. These products are formulated into a powdered form or standard solutions with high purity characterized by their melting points, TLC & HPLC. 

mycotoxins

Destruxin B

Destruxin B
Molecular Formula
C30H51N5O7
M.W.
593.76
CAS number
2503-26-6
Source
Metarhizium anisopliae
Fermentek product Code
DSB-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥96% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
230°C-240°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Dichloromethane; Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

RTECS# HH1500100

EU number
not on EC
Description

natural product

 

 

InChl Key
GNBHVMBELHWUIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C)C1C(=O)N(C(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)NCCC(=O)OC(C(=O)N2CCCC2C(=O)N1)CC(C)C)C)C)C(C)C)C
Compound Classification

chemical:

Natural cyclic depsipeptide 

Storage, handling
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Retest time
3 Years
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For Research use only
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Not extracted from humans or animals
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
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Title
Transport information
Value
NDG
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Antibiotics
Research field: Cancer
Apoptosis related
Anti Tumor agents
Research area: Multi-drug resistance
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Destruxin A

Destruxin A
Molecular Formula
C29H47N5O7
M.W.
577.71
CAS number
6686-70-0
Source
Metarhizium anisopliae
Fermentek product Code
DSA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥96% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
122°C-128°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Dichloromethane;
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Chemical names:

IUPAC:  (3S,6S,9S,16R,21aS)-16-Allyl-3-[(2S)-2-butanyl]-6-isopropyl-5,8,9-trimethyldodecahydropyrrolo[1,2-d][1,4,7,10,13,16]oxapentaazacyclononadecine-1,4,7,10,14,17(11H,16H)-hexone 

RTECS# HH1500000

EU number
636-280-1
Description

Destruxins are metabolites of a fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. Chemically, these substances are classified as  cyclic hexa-depsipeptides. They posess insecticidal, anti-viral, and phytotoxic propereties. Recently, there is also growing interest in their toxicity to cancer cells.

InChl Key
XIYSEKITPHTMJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C)C1C(=O)N(C(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)NCCC(=O)OC(C(=O)N2CCCC2C(=O)N1)CC=C)C)C)C(C)C)C
Compound Classification

chemical:

Natural cyclic depsipeptide 

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Retest time
3 Years
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For Research use only
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Not extracted from humans or animals
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
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Title
Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Research field: Cancer
Anti Viral
Immunomodulators
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Enniatin A

Enniatin A
Molecular Formula
C36H63N3O9
M.W.
681.90
CAS number
2503-13-1
Source
Fusarium sp.
Fermentek product Code
ENA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to Off-White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
121°C-125°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Dichloromethane or Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Chemical names:  Fusafungine ;   Enniatin-A

IUPAC: (3S,9S,12R,15S,18R)-9,15-bis[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-3-[(2R)-butan-2-yl]-4,10,16-trimethyl-6,12,18-tri(propan-2-yl)-1,7,13-trioxa-4,10,16-triazacyclooctadecane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexone

A Fusarium produced depsipeptide ionophore

RTECS#  

Condensed IUPAC:  cyclo[N(Me)Ile-D-OVal-N(Me)Ile-DL-OVal-N(Me)aIle-D-OVal]

EU number
215-737-5
Description

Enniatin A is a least abundant commponent of the Enniatin-complex. It has been recently made available as a pure compound, thanks to the most advanced preparative HPLC methods.

InChl Key
TWHBYJSVDCWICV-BHZTXFQCSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C)C1C(=O)OC(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)OC(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)OC(C(=O)N1C)C(C)C)C(C)CC)C)C(C)C)C(C)CC)C)C(C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC[C@H](C)[C@H]1C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)N1C)C(C)C)[C@@H](C)CC)C)C(C)C)[C@@H](C)CC)C)C(C)C
Solubility ( literature )

Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMSO, DMF.

Compound Classification

Chemical classification:  Cyclic depsipeptide.

Biological classification:

Storage, handling
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Retest time
3 Years
Applications

Natural enniatins occure as a mixture of several related analogs, known as "Enniatins", or "Enniatin complex". 

Enniatins occure in nature in the mycelia of some Fusarium species. Being cyclic and hydrophopic molecules, enniatins are able to act as ionophores. More recently their effects on acyl-CoA cholesterol transferase, transporters and the selectivity of their antitumor action have received more focus. Enniatin has not previously been available for investigation.

 

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For Research use only
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
Pg III
Title
Deleted CAS Numbers
Value
2503-13-1; 4530-29-4
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Other mycotoxins
Enzyme-inhibitors
Research field: Cancer
Apoptosis related
Protein kinase related
Immunomodulators
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beta Zearalenol

beta Zearalenol
Molecular Formula
C18H24O5
M.W.
320.38
CAS number
71030-11-0
Source
Semisynthetic
Fermentek product Code
ZLB-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥97% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
160°C-175°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • Beta-trans-Zearalenol
  • Beta-Zearalenol

Chemical names:

 

IUPAC:

(2E,7S,11S)-7,15,17-trihydroxy-11-methyl-12-oxabicyclo[12.4.0]octadeca-1(18),2,14,16-tetraen-13-one

 

RTECS#  DM2570000

EU number
664-283-8
Description

β-Zearalenol is a mycotoxin produced by several species of Fusarium. 
β-Zearalenol exhibits pronounced estrogenic activity, like other zearalenones. 
Contamination of grains by Fusarium species, notably maize, gives rise to high levels of zearalenol and is regarded as an important food quality issue for both human and animal health. 

InChl Key
FPQFYIAXQDXNOR-PMRAARRBSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1CCCC(CCCC=CC2=CC(=CC(=C2C(=O)O1)O)O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H]1CCC[C@H](CCC/C=C/C2=CC(=CC(=C2C(=O)O1)O)O)O
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from moisture
Protect from light !
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Retest time
3 Years
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
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Semi-Synthetic
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Raw mat
Value
Not animal
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Other mycotoxins
Research field: Cancer
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alpha Zearalenol

alpha Zearalenol
Molecular Formula
C18H24O5
M.W.
320.38
CAS number
36455-72-8
MSDS
Source
Semisynthetic
Fermentek product Code
ZLA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
163°C-170°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • Alpha-Zearalenol;
  • Trans-Zearalenol,
  • α-Zearalenol; 
  • a-Zearalenol

Chemical names:

  • Alpha-Zearalenol;

IUPAC:

(3S,7R,11E)-7,14,16-Trihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-octahydro-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecin-1-one

RTECS#  DM2560000

EU number
828-728-1
Description

Alpha-Zearalenol is a synthetic derivative of the macrolactone mycotoxin zearalenone, which is also manufactured by Fermentek by the method of fungal fermentation.. Alpha-Zearalenol is estrogenically active and demonstrates induction of premature uterine growth, increase of nuclear estrogen receptor levels, and a five fold increase of ornithine decarboxylase level (ODC). The increase of ODC level was 20-fold more pronounced with Alpha-Zearalenol than zearalenone, and Alpha-Zearalenol demonstrated three times more potent estrogenic activity than zearalenone.

InChl Key
FPQFYIAXQDXNOR-QDKLYSGJSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1CCCC(CCCC=CC2=CC(=CC(=C2C(=O)O1)O)O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H]1CCC[C@@H](CCC/C=C/C2=CC(=CC(=C2C(=O)O1)O)O)O
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from moisture
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Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
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Retest time
3 Years
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
NDG
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Other mycotoxins
Antibiotics
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Enniatin B1

Enniatin B1
Molecular Formula
C34H59N3O9
M.W.
653.85
CAS number
19914-20-6
Source
Fusarium sp.
Fermentek product Code
ENB-002
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to Off-White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Dichloromethane or Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:
2-(N-Methyl-L-isoleucine)enniatin B 

Chemical names:

IUPAC NAME:
3-butan-2-yl-4,10,16-trimethyl-6,9,12,15,18-penta(propan-2-yl)-1,7,13-trioxa-4,10,16-triazacyclooctadecane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexone

RTECS#  n.a.

 

Description

Enniatin B1 has been shown to induce apoptosis in several cancer lines and to decrease the activation of the cell proliferation kinase, ERK (p44/p42).
Enniatin B1also is being used in research on drug resistance mechanisms.

InChl Key
UQCSETXJXJTMKO-UMURLBKASA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C)C1C(=O)OC(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)OC(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)OC(C(=O)N1C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Retest time
3 Years
Disclaimer
For Research use only
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Not extracted from humans or animals
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
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Title
Transport information
Value
PG III
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
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Enniatin B

Enniatin B
Molecular Formula
C33H57N3O9
M.W.
639.82
CAS number
917-13-5
Source
Fusarium sp.
Fermentek product Code
ENB-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to Off-White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
172°C-176°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Dichloromethane or Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

(3S,6R,9S,12R,15S,18R)-4,10,16-trimethyl-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexa(propan-2-yl)-1,7,13-trioxa-4,10,16-triazacyclooctadecane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexone

IUPAC Condensed name, as an oligopeptide
cyclo[N(Me)Val-D-OVal-N(Me)Val-D-OVal-N(Me)Val-D-OVal]

RTECS n.a.

Description

Enniatin B is the most studied of four major analogues of the enniatin complex.

InChl Key
MIZMDSVSLSIMSC-VYLWARHZSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)C1C(=O)OC(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)OC(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)OC(C(=O)N1C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC(C)[C@H]1C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)N1C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Keep the lid tightly closed.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
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Retest time
3 Years
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
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Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Other mycotoxins
Enzyme-inhibitors
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Enniatin (complex)

Enniatin (complex)
Molecular Formula
C33H57N3O9
M.W.
639.80
CAS number
11113-62-5
Source
Fusarium sp
Fermentek product Code
ENC-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to Off-White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% as complex ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml Dichloromethane
or Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:
Enniatins

Chemical names:
Enniatin complex;

IUPAC:
4,10,16-trimethyl-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexa(propan-2-yl)-1,7,13-trioxa-4,10,16-triazacyclooctadecane-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexone

RTECS : n.a.
 

 

Description

Enniatins are a family of depsipeptides produced by several species of Fusaria. Enniatins have initially been shown to act as ionophores. Later, their effects on acyl-CoA cholesterol transferase, ABC-transporters and the selectivity of their antitumor action are emphasized in the research.

InChl Key
MIZMDSVSLSIMSC-OGLSAIDSSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)[C@H]1C(=O)OC(C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)OC(C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)OC(C(=O)N1C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C)C(C)C)C)C(C)C
Compound Classification

Depsipeptide antibiotic.

Ammonium Ionophore.

Storage, handling
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Retest time
3 Years
Applications

Mentioned as a replacement for Nonactin, in manufacturing on ammonium specific electrodes.

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Fermentek product
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Title
Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Research field: Cancer
Protein synthesis inhibitors
Anti Protozoal
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Standard Solution Alternariol monomethyl ether

Standard Solution Alternariol monomethyl ether
MSDS
Fermentek product Code
STD-009
Brand/grade
Analytical standard
Description

Alternariol monomethyl ether, 50 µg/ml, in Acetonitrile, HPLC Supra Gradient grade. Ready for injection.

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Ingredient Reference
Alternariol monomethyl ether
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
50 µg/ml in Acetonitrile
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile, HPLC Supra Gradient grade Acetonitrile (CAS #75-05-8)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
to 100%
Amber-glass vial.
Fermentek Product Category
Mycotoxins
Trichocothecenes
Standard Solutions
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Standard Solution Nivalenol

Standard Solution Nivalenol
MSDS
Fermentek product Code
STD-023
Brand/grade
Analytical standard
Description

Nivalenol 100 ppm, in Acetonitrile, HPLC Supra Gradient grade. Ready for injection. Available in 1 or 5 cc amber-glass vials.

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Ingredient Reference
Nivalenol
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
100 µg/ml in Acetonitrile
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile, HPLC Supra Gradient grade Acetonitrile (CAS #75-05-8)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
to 100%
Amber-glass vial.
Available since
Fermentek Product Category
Mycotoxins
Trichocothecenes
Standard Solutions
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