Abstract
Abstract A modified thin layer chromatographic (TLC) method has been developed in conjunction with the method of Stack and Rodricks which effectively separates sterigmatocystin from interfering materials and eliminates the time-consuming column chromatographic cleanup step. Initial extraction with acetonitrile-water (9+1) containing KCl is followed by partition of the extract first against hexane and then against CHCl3. The CHCl3 extract is evaporated and the residue is dissolved in benzene and applied directly to pre-coated high resolution TLC plates, which are developed in benzene-acetic acid (90+10). Visualization of the sterigmatocystin on TLC plates is enhanced by an AlCl3 spray reagent, and concentrations of sterigmatocystin as low as 50 μg/kg can be estimated by comparing fluorescence intensity against a pure sterigmatocystin standard. The method has been applied to barley, white and yellow corn, oats, and wheat. Recoveries of added toxin in the range of 50—400 μg/kg ranged from 86.3% for yellow corn and oats to >96% for barley, wheat, and white corn.
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