Ochratoxin alpha
Molecular Formula
C11H9ClO5
M.W.
256.64
CAS number
19165-63-0
Source
Aspergillus ochraceus
Fermentek product Code
OCL-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Off White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; 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 of Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

 

  • alpha-Ochratoxin
  • Ochratoxin alpha
  • 5-chloro-8-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-3-methylisocoumarin-7-carboxylic acid

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

(3R)-5-Chloro-8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromene-7-carboxylic acid

RTECS#

EU number
Not on ECHA as on 11-2023
Chemical name
(3R)-5-Chloro-8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromene-7-carboxylic acid
Description

Nontoxic metabolite of Ochratoxin A

InChl Key
OSFWJKYWJMZKSM-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1CC2=C(C=C(C(=C2C(=O)O1)O)C(=O)O)Cl
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@@H]1CC2=C(C=C(C(=C2C(=O)O1)O)C(=O)O)Cl
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.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Retest time
3 Years
Applications

OTalpha (OTα) formed by the cleavage of the peptidic bond in OTA is a major metabolite not only in animals and humans, but also in microorganisms and enzyme systems. It is considered as a nontoxic product.

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
Shipped at ambient temperature
Fermentek Product Category