Food safety is an important concern that includes handling, preparation and storage of food ingredients in ways that prevent poisoning. Unhealthy food creates a cycle of disease and malnutrition that affects infants and adults as well. Foods can be contaminated by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. There are specific bacteria which are the primary causes of foodborne diseases; among them: Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, Campylobacter jejuni, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Bacillus cereus. These microbes might have been present before the food was harvested or collected, or they could have been introduced during handling or preparation. Pesticides and veterinary drugs introduced to protect plants and animals from pests and diseases could later unintentionally result in contamination of the food products derived from these sources (e.g. mycotoxins, heavy metals or persistent organic pollutants).

The necessity to determine pathogenic organisms and their toxins serves as a fundamental requirement to guarantee the safety and quality of our food supplies. Detection methods with enhanced sensitivity and rapid results are a prerequisite to achieve efficient tests.

Fermentek supports customers globally with a wide range of food-safety related products to ensure the integrity of customers’ needs. Our food safety testing materials can be used for determination of contaminants or toxins. Also, our test procedure can determine and quantify adulterants, hazardous chemicals or pathogens present in food that can have a dangerous influence on human health.

Food Safety Related Products

Food-safety related products produced by Fermentek include natural toxins which may occur in foodstuffs and standard "ready to use" solutions (Mycotoxin Standards) of toxins containing known accurate amounts in commonly used solvents. The standard solutions serve as quantitatively reliable samples of the toxic materials, which can be compared to tested samples of food by conventional analytical methods.

Mycotoxin Food Safety Standards

Fermentek is a global leader in the production of certified Mycotoxin reference materials for food safety labs and for R&D use. Mycotoxins are toxic fungal metabolites that may appear in food and feed as a result of fungal infection of crops such as cereals, dried fruit and many other agricultural products.

Accurate analysis of Mycotoxins depends upon the use of certified Mycotoxin standard reference materials used for calibration and validation of food safety analytical instruments and methods. High quality standards, calibrants, and reference materials are a prerequisite for valid results in any such analysis.

Among the regulated Mycotoxins offered by Fermentek are: Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, M1, M2, Aflatoxicol, Aphidicolin, Citrinin, Cytochalasin, Deoxynivalenol (DON), HT-2 toxin, Fumonisin, Fusarenon X, Gliotoxin, Nivalenol, Ochratoxin, Patulin, Sterigmatocystin, T2 Toxin, Tentoxin, and Zearalenone.

Aflatoxin G2 13C17 (as solution)

Aflatoxin G2 13C17 (as solution)
Molecular Formula
13C17H14O7
M.W.
347.16
CAS number
1217462-49-1
Source
Aspergillus flavus
Fermentek product Code
AFG-004
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Clear colorless solution 1μg/ml in Acetonitrile
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient Reference
Aflatoxin G2
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile HPLC grade Supra gradient (Rag. EP/BP/USP)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
1±0.1μg Aflatoxin G2 13C17 in 1ml Acetonitrile
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Available since
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Isotope label
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins
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Aflatoxin G1 13C17 (as solution)

Aflatoxin G1 13C17 (as solution)
Molecular Formula
13C17H12O7
M.W.
345.15
CAS number
1217444-07-9
Source
Aspergillus flavus
Fermentek product Code
AFG-003
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Clear colorless solution 1μg/ml in Acetonitrile
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient Reference
Aflatoxin G1
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile HPLC grade Supra gradient (Rag. EP/BP/USP)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
1±0.1μg Aflatoxin G1 13C17 in 1ml Acetonitrile
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Available since
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Isotope label
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins
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Aflatoxin B2 13C17 (as solution)

Aflatoxin B2 13C17 (as solution)
Molecular Formula
13C17H14O6
M.W.
331.16
CAS number
1217470-98-8
Source
Aspergillus flavus
Fermentek product Code
AFB-004
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Clear colorless solution 1μg/ml in Acetonitrile
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient Reference
Aflatoxin B2
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile HPLC grade Supra gradient (Rag. EP/BP/USP)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
1±0.1μg Aflatoxin B2 13C17 in 1ml Acetonitrile
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Available since
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Food Safety
Isotope label
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins
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Aflatoxin B1 13C17 (as solution)

Aflatoxin B1 13C17 (as solution)
Molecular Formula
13C17H12O6
M.W.
329.15
CAS number
1217449-45-0
Source
Aspergillus flavus
Fermentek product Code
AFB-003
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Clear colorless solution 1μg/ml in Acetonitrile
Purity by HPLC
≥ 98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
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Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient Reference
Aflatoxin B1
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile HPLC grade Supra gradient (Rag. EP/BP/USP)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
1±0.1μg Aflatoxin B1 13C17 in 1ml Acetonitrile
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Food Safety
Isotope label
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Aflatoxins
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Standard Solution Alternariol monomethyl ether

Standard Solution Alternariol monomethyl ether
Molecular Formula
C15H12O5
CAS number
23452-05-3
MSDS
Fermentek product Code
STD-009
Brand/grade
Analytical standard
Purity by HPLC
≥ 99% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of
Dichloromethane
or Methanol
or Ethyl acetate
or Water
Description

Alternariol monomethyl ether 50µg/ml solution in Acetonitrile, grade HPLC Supra gradient (Reag. EP/BP/USP). Ready for injection into HPLC system.

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
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Warnings
Ingredient Reference
Alternariol monomethyl ether
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile, grade HPLC Supra gradient (Reag. EP/BP/USP)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
50µg/ml in Acetonitrile
Shipped in amber-glass vials
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Regulated Mycotoxins
Standard Solutions
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Aflatoxin M1 13C17 (as solution)

Aflatoxin M1 13C17 (as solution)
Molecular Formula
13C17H12O7
M.W.
345.15
CAS number
2707441-97-0
Source
Aspergillus flavus
Fermentek product Code
AFM-003
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Clear colorless solution 1μg/ml in Acetonitrile
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Open carefully.
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient Reference
Aflatoxin M1
Ingredient Other
Acetonitrile HPLC grade Supra gradient (Rag. EP/BP/USP)
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient amount
1±0.1μg Aflatoxin M1 13C17 in 1ml Acetonitrile
Shipped in amber-glass vials
Available since
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Food Safety
Food Safety - Sub
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Penitrem E

Penitrem E
Molecular Formula
C37H45NO6
M.W.
599.76
CAS number
78213-66-8
MSDS
Source
Penicillium palitans
Fermentek product Code
PEE
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to off white powder
Purity by HPLC
≥ 95% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Methanol
Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml of DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms: 

  • Penitrem E
  • 6-Dechloropenitrem A

Chemical names: Penitrem E

IUPAC Name: (1S,2R,5S,6S,8R,9S,10R,12S,15R,16S,25R,27S,28R)-15,16,33,33-tetramethyl-24-methylidene-10-prop-1-en-2-yl-7,11,32-trioxa-18-azadecacyclo[25.4.2.02,16.05,15.06,8.06,12.017,31.019,30.022,29.025,28]tritriaconta-17(31),19(30),20,22(29)-tetraene-5,9,28-triol 

Comptox.EPA.Gov: DTXSID10999456

RTECS# KC9940880

EU number
Not listed as at June 2024
InChl Key
LTCFBVUSILPMGG-BRSLXYMHSA-N
Canonical SMILES
[H][C@]12O[C@@]11[C@]([H])(CC[C@]3(C)[C@@]4(C)C5=C6C7=C(N5)C=CC5=C7[C@@]7(O)[C@]([H])(C[C@]7([H])C(C)(C)O[C@@]6([H])[C@]4([H])CC[C@@]13O)C(=C)C5)O[C@]([H])(C(C)=C)[C@]2([H])O
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=C)[C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]2[C@@]3(O2)[C@@H](O1)CC[C@]4([C@]3(CC[C@@H]5[C@@]4(C6=C7[C@H]5OC([C@H]8C[C@H]9[C@@]8(C1=C(CC9=C)C=CC(=C71)N6)O)(C)C)C)O)C)O
Solubility ( literature )

Tested: Methanol: Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml
Tested: DMSO: Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml

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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Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Customs: Other Antibiotics-29419000
Shipped at ambient temperature
Shipped in amber-glass vials
Not considered hazardous for transportation.
Available since
Title
Deprecated CAS
Value
79104-74-8
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Food Safety - Sub
Mycotoxins
Tremorgens
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Penitrem B

Penitrem B
Molecular Formula
C37H45NO5
M.W.
583.76
CAS number
11076-67-8
MSDS
Source
Penicillium palitans
Fermentek product Code
PEB
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to off white powder
Purity by HPLC
≥ 95% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml of DMSO
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms: 

  • Tremortin B
  • Penitrem B

Chemical names:

IUPAC:  (1S,2R,5S,6S,8R,9S,10R,12S,15R,16S,25S,27S,28S)-15,16,33,33-tetramethyl-24-methylidene-10-prop-1-en-2-yl-7,11,32-trioxa-18-azadecacyclo[25.4.2.02,16.05,15.06,8.06,12.017,31.019,30.022,29.025,28]tritriaconta-17(31),19(30),20,22(29)-tetraene-5,9-diol

RTECS# RY753700

EU number
Not listed as at 16-June-2024
Chemical name
Penitrem B
Description

Penitrem B is a tremogenic toxin produced by some Penicillium species, such as P. palitans, P.aurantiogriseum P.verrucosum, and other genera (Aspergillus sulphureus).  As a tremorgenic mycotoxin, it may affect central nervous system activity.

InChl Key
CRPJNVUYZRFGAK-WKAGVDCZSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC(=C)C1C(C2C3(O2)C(O1)CCC4(C3(CCC5C4(C6=C7C5OC(C8CC9C8C1=C(CC9=C)C=CC(=C17)N6)(C)C)C)O)C)O
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=C)[C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]2[C@@]3(O2)[C@@H](O1)CC[C@]4([C@]3(CC[C@@H]5[C@@]4(C6=C7[C@H]5OC([C@H]8C[C@H]9[C@@H]8C1=C(CC9=C)C=CC(=C17)N6)(C)C)C)O)C)O
Solubility ( literature )

Methanol, DMSO

Storage, handling
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Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
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Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
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Warnings
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Customs: Other Antibiotics-29419000
Shipped at ambient temperature
Shipped in amber-glass vials
Available since
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Food Safety - Sub
Mycotoxins
Tremorgens
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Roridin E

Roridin E
Molecular Formula
C29H38O8
M.W.
514.61
CAS number
16891-85-3
MSDS
Source
Myrothecium sp.
Fermentek product Code
ROE-001
Brand/grade
For research
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 DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • Roridin E
  • Verrucarin A, 2',3'-didehydro-7'-deoxo-2'-deoxy-7'-(1-hydroxyethyl)-, (2'E,7'R(R))-

Chemical names:

IUPAC:  Verrucarin A, 2',3'-didehydro-7'-deoxo-2'-deoxy-7'-(1-hydroxyethyl)-, (2'E,7'R(R))-(1R,3R,8R,12E,17R,18E,20Z,24R,25S,26S)-17-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-5,13,25-trimethylspiro[2,10,16,23-tetraoxatetracyclo[22.2.1.03,8.08,25]heptacosa-4,12,18,20-tetraene-26,2'-oxirane]-11,22-dione

T3DB: T3D3711

RTECS# YX9821500

Description

Roridin E is trichothecene toxin produced by molds from Fusarium, Myrothecium, and Stachybotrys genera. 

InChl Key
KEEQQEKLEZRLDS-FLGSVKSYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC2C3(CC1)COC(=O)C=C(CCOC(C=CC=CC(=O)OC4C3(C5(CO5)C(C4)O2)C)C(C)O)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C[C@@H]2[C@@]3(CC1)COC(=O)/C=C(/CCO[C@H](/C=C/C=C\C(=O)O[C@H]4[C@]3([C@]5(CO5)[C@@H](C4)O2)C)[C@@H](C)O)\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
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Shipped in amber-glass vials
Shipped at ambient temperature
Available since
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Trichocothecenes
Cytotoxic agents
Apoptosis related
Protein synthesis inhibitors
Protein kinase related
Anti Parasitic
Anti Viral
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RORIDIN E
RORIDIN E

Aflatoxin Q1

Aflatoxin Q1
Molecular Formula
C17H12O7
M.W.
328.27
CAS number
52819-96-2
MSDS
Source
Synthetic
Fermentek product Code
AFQ-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
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 light yellow solution at 1mg/ml Chloroform
Names and identifiers

Synonyms

  • Cyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione, 2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydro-3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, (3S,6aR,9aS)-
  • 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione

 IUPAC Name: 

  • (3S,6aR,9aS)-3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione

RTECS  GY1800000

EU number
637-071-8
Description

Aflatoxin Q1 is a  derivate of Aflatoxin B1. It is created in human body as a in-vivo detoxification process of Aflatoxin B1.

 
InChl Key
GYNOTJLCULOEIM-XKRJZGAWSA-N
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3O)C(=O)OC2=C4C5C=COC5OC4=C1
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)C[C@@H]3O)C(=O)OC2=C4[C@@H]5C=CO[C@@H]5OC4=C1
Solubility ( literature )

May be dissolved in DCM, DMSO or Methanol

Compound Classification

Furano-furano-Benzopyran mycotoxin Aflatoxin

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
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
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Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Shipped at ambient temperature
Shipped in glass vials
Transport safety: class 6.1 PG II
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
PG
Title
HS FER recommendation
Value
Laboratory reagents or reference material-38220000
Title
toxicity by EC
Value
Acute Tox. 2, H300, H300||Acute Tox. 2, H310, H310||Acute Tox. 2, H330, H330||Carc. 1B, H350, H350
Fermentek Product Category
Food Safety
Mycotoxins
Food Safety Related
Aflatoxins
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Aflatoxin Q1 RN 52819-96-2 after comptox.epa.
Aflatoxin Q1 RN 52819-96-2 after comptox.epa.
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