Sterigmatocystin
Molecular Formula
C18H12O6
M.W.
324.28
CAS number
10048-13-2
MSDS
Source
Aspergillus versicolor
Fermentek product Code
STR-001
Brand/grade
For research
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
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
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
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Transport safety: class 6.1 PG III
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
Pg III
Title
Deleted CAS numbers
Value
105521-97-9
Fermentek Product Category
Signal to sort
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