Roquefortine C
Molecular Formula
C22H23N5O2
M.W.
389.50
CAS number
58735-64-1
Source
Penicillium roqueforti
Fermentek product Code
RQC-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to slightly yellow powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10 mg/ml Methanol or DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms

  • Roquefortine
  • Roquefortin
  • roquefortine C
  • Rorifone

RTECS: UQ4730500

HSDB 7246

Description

Roquefortine C is a mycotoxin produced by various fungi, particularly species from the Penicillium genus. It was first isolated from a strain of Penicillium roqueforti, a species commercially used to make Roquefort, Danish Blue, Stilton and Gorgonzola cheeses.

InChl Key
SPWSUFUPTSJWNG-CXUHLZMHSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)(C=C)C12CC3C(=O)NC(=CC4=CN=CN4)C(=O)N3C1NC5=CC=CC=C25
Isomeric SMILES
CC(C)(C=C)C12CC3C(=O)N/C(=C/C4=CN=CN4)/C(=O)N3C1NC5=CC=CC=C25
Solubility ( literature )

Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol (10 mg/ml), DMSO (10 mg/ml), DMF, and water (poor).

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from moisture
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Expiration time
3Y
Retest time
2Y
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
Warnings
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport Information
Value
Not Dangerous Goods
Title
toxicity by RTECS
Value
Rodent - mouse ; intraoeritoneal LD50 = 15 mg/kg; no other data
Signal to sort
R