Penicillic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H10O4
M.W.
170.16
CAS number
90-65-3
Source
Penicillium Cyclopium
Fermentek product Code
PEN-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
white to light 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 10mg/ ml Dichloromethane
Names and identifiers

Synonyms

  • 3-Methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-2,5-hexadienoic acid

HSDB 3523

RTECS  MM2625000

EU number
202-008-1
Chemical name
3-Methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-2,5-hexadienoic acid
Description

Penicillic acid is a polyketide mycotoxin which induces single and double strand DNA breaks. It inhibits GDP-mannose dehydrogenase. It inhibits also muscle aldose dehydrogenase, lactate dhydrogenase and alcohol dehydrogenase.

InChl Key
VOUGEZYPVGAPBB-XQRVVYSFSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC(=C)C(=O)C(=CC(=O)O)OC
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=C)C(=O)/C(=C/C(=O)O)/OC
Solubility ( literature )

Water, Ethanol, Dichloromethane.

Compound Classification
  • Lactone Mycotoxin
  • Hexanoic Acid
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
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