physcionanthrone

ID 2: 538

Toxin: n

Systematic name:

1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthrone
9(10H)-Anthracenone, 1,8-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methyl-

Molecular formulae: 

C₁₆H₁₄O₄

Molecular weight: 270.28

Chemical abstract number: 3571-31-1

Chemical type: anthraquinone

Literature reference:

• Bachmann M, Blaser P, Luthy J, Schlatter C. J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol. 1992 Mar-Apr;11(2):49-52. Toxicity and mutagenicity of anthraquinones from Aspergillus chevalieri.

References URL: 

• http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/162080

Aspergillus Species known to produce this metabolite:

• 561556

Toxicity:

mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 2000ug/kg (2mg/kg) EFFECT: GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 27, Pg. 1342, 1979.
Link to PubMed

Date uploaded: 2008-07-14 09:47:52

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