| Source: |
Alternaria sp |
| Synonyms |
RTECS: HP8757000 AOH
Systematic Name :
3,4,4'-Trihydroxy-6'-methyl-2-biphenylcarboxylic acid, gamma lactone
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| Description: | Mycotoxin
that contaminates
fruit and cereals. Exhibits
antifungal and phytotoxic activity. Cholinesterase inhibitor. |
| CAS number: | 641-38-3 |
| Merck index: | |
| Molecular weight: |
258.2 |
| Structure: |

Alternariol
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| Molecular Formula: |
C14H10O5 |
Solubility information: |
Soluble in DMSO, pure ethanol,
methanol |
| Specifications | |
| Appearance: |
Light blue-greenish powder |
| Purity: |
Current lot
information: Single stain on TLC; elemental analysis conforms
with formula |
| λmax: |
226, 289 nm |
| Melting point |
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| Solubility |
10 mg of Alternariol gives a clear
colorless solution
in 1 ml of Dichloromethane |
| Storage |
-20°C. |
| Applications |
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| Classification | Pyrrolidinone mycotoxin |
| Related products |
Alternariol monomethyl ether,
Tenuazonic acid, Alternariol |
| Warnings | VERY TOXIC. MAY BE MUTAGENIC. |
| | For Research use only. Not
for Human or Drug use GMP/API grade available on request Tenuazonic
acid by Fermentek is not produced from or contains any ingredients from
animal origin. No genetically modified organisms are used. |
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