Alternariol monomethyl ether
Molecular Formula
C15H12O5
M.W.
272.25
CAS number
23452-05-3
MSDS
Source
Alternaria alternata
Fermentek product Code
AME-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Off-white to light pink powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
255°C-270°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 1mg/ml Acetone.
Clear colorless solution at 1mg/ml Methanol (slight heating).
Names and identifiers

Alternate names

  • AME
  • Djalonensone
  • Alternariol monomethyl ether
  • Alternariol methyl ether
  • Alternariol-9-methyl ether

RTECS : HP8755000

EU number
636-657-0
Description

Alternariol monomethyl ether (AME) is a natural mycotoxin originated in Alternaria alternata fungi . It inhibits  Cholinesterase, and posesses  antifungal and phytotoxic properties.

InChl Key
LCSDQFNUYFTXMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC2=C1C3=CC(=CC(=C3C(=O)O2)O)OC)O
Solubility ( literature )

Soluble in DMSO, pure ethanol, methanol

Compound Classification

Pyrrolidinone mycotoxin

 

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
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Non hazardous for shipment.
Available since
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Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
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CAS number validated
Value
26894-49-5; 641-38-3
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Deleted CAS Numbers
Value
31273-73-1; 916665-00-4; 11003-13-7
Signal to sort
A