Fumonisin B1
Details
Specifications
Chemical identification
Synonyms: Macrofusine
Systematic name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 1,1'-(1-(12-amino-4,9,11-trihydroxy-2-methyltridecyl)-2-(1-methylpentyl)-1,2-ethanediyl) ester
RTECS : TZ8350000
A carcinogenic mycotoxin.
An inhibitor of sphingosine biosynthesis
Further Information
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in Acetonitril. Insoluble in Chloroform, Petrol Ether, Hexane.
Chemical classification
- Isoflavonoid
- Phytoestrogen
Biological activities
- Sphingosine acyl-transterase inhibitor
- Ceramide-synthase inhibitor
- Teratogen
- Carcinogen