Sterigmatocystin

Molecular Formula

C18H12O6

M.W.

324.28

CAS number

10048-13-2

MSDS

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Details

Source

Aspergillus versicolor

Fermentek product Code

STR-001

Brand/grade

For research

Specifications

Appearance

Yellow to slight yellow powder

Purity by HPLC

≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Purity By TLC

≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Melting point

240°C-246°C

Solubility test

Clear colorless solution at 5mg/ml of Acetone; Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO

Chemical identification

Names and identifiers

Systematic name: 8-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3a,12c-dihydro-7H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-c]xanthen-7-one

RTECS: LV1750000

RTECS#: LV1750000

HSDB: HSDB3540

EU number

233-158-6

Description

Sterigmatocystin is a mycotoxin, inhibitor of DNA synthesis, closely related to Aflatoxins.

InChl Key

UTSVPXMQSFGQTM-DCXZOGHSSA-N

Canonical SMILES

COC1=C2C(=C3C4C=COC4OC3=C1)OC5=C(C2=O)C(=CC=C5)O

Isomeric SMILES

COC1=C2C(=C3[C@@H]4C=CO[C@@H]4OC3=C1)OC5=C(C2=O)C(=CC=C5)O

Further Information

Solubility ( literature )

DMSO, Methanol, Ethanol, Acetone.

Compound Classification

Chemical classification:

Xanthones
Sterigmatocystin

Bioactivity classification:

Toxin affecting liver and kidneys
Sterigmatocystin

Storage, handling

Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C

Protect from moisture

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.

Retest time

3 Years

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

Not for veterinary use!

Warnings

Health-Hazard

Respiratory sensitization, category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
Carcinogenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, categories 1, 2
Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, categories 1, 2
Aspiration hazard, categories 1, 2

Warning or harmful

Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, categories 2, 3
Eye irritation, category 2A
Skin sensitization, category 1
Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3
- Respiratory tract irritation
- Narcotic effects