Ustic acid

ID 2: 430

Toxin: n

Systematic name:

Benzoic acid, 4,6-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl)-3-methoxy- (9CI)

Molecular formulae: 

C₁₁H₁₂O₇

Chemical abstract number: 10088-67-2

Literature reference:

• Raistrick, H.; Stickings, C. E. Studies in the biochemistry of micro.ovrddot.organisms. LXXXII. Ustic acid, a metabolic product of Aspergillus ustus. Biochemical Journal (1951), 48 53-66. CODEN: BIJOAK ISSN:0264-6021. CAN 45:30023 AN 1951:30023

References URL: 

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14820785?dopt=Abstrac

Aspergillus Species known to produce this metabolite:

• 561459

Date uploaded: 2008-07-14 10:46:53

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