Patulin
Molecular Formula
C7H6O4
M.W.
154.10
CAS number
149-29-1
MSDS
Source
Penicillium expansum
Fermentek product Code
PAT-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White crystalline solid.
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
105°C-113°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • Clavacin
  • Claviformin
  • Mycoin
  • Penicidin
  • Expansin
  • Leucopin
  • Gigantin

IUPAC name: 4-hydroxy-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-2(6H)-one

HSDB: 3522

RTECS#: LV2625000

EU number
205-735-2
Description

Patulin: a cytostatic, antibacterial mycotoxin. Inhibits potassium uptake, activates the p38 kinase.

InChl Key
ZRWPUFFVAOMMNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
C1C=C2C(=CC(=O)O2)C(O1)O
Solubility ( literature )

Patulin is soluble in DMSO, Methanol, Ethanol, water

Compound Classification
  • Lactone Mycotoxin
  • Cell signaling reagent;
  • apopotosis inducer
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from light !
Applications

Patulin was suggested as a remedy against common cold and reached clinical trials step in 1943 in Great Britain. However Patulin was found to be inefficient as such.(International Journal of Epidemiology 2004;33:243–246)

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
Transport information
Value
Pg II
Signal to sort
P