Altertoxin I
Molecular Formula
C20H16O6
M.W.
352.34
CAS number
56258-32-3
MSDS
Source
Alternaria sp.
Fermentek product Code
ALX-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Off-White to yellowish powder
Purity by HPLC
≥95% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear slight yellow solution at 10mg/ml Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • (12S,12As,12Br)-4,9,12,12B-Tetrahydroxy-2,11,12,12A-Tetrahydro-1H-Perylene-3,10-Quinone;
  • Altertoxin I
  • Altertoxin-I

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

  • (12S,12aS,12bR)-4,9,12,12b-tetrahydroxy-2,11,12,12a-tetrahydro-1H-perylene-3,10-dione

 

RTECS#   : BC9625200

Description

Altertoxin-1, a natural mycotoxin from Alternaria fungi, an important contaminant in cereals, vegetables.

InChl Key
GJIALGLHOBXNAT-KPOBHBOGSA-N
Canonical SMILES
C1CC2(C3C4C(O4)C(=O)C5=C(C=CC(=C35)C6=C2C(=C(C=C6)O)C1=O)O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C1C[C@]2([C@@H]3[C@H](CC(=O)C4=C(C=CC(=C34)C5=C2C(=C(C=C5)O)C1=O)O)O)O
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.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Applications

Altertoxin I (and other altertoxins) inhibit the HIV replication.

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
Available since
Title
tsa
Value
V=veg fermentation
Title
classif
Value
cytotoxic; mutagenic
Signal to sort
A