coprine

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coprine Structure
coprine structure
Common Name coprine
CAS Number 58919-61-2 Molecular Weight 202.20800
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C8H14N2O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of coprine


Coprine is a mycotoxin isolated from Coprinopsis atramentaria. Coprine is an acetaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor that causes the buildup of acetaldehyde, causing the alcohol flushing reaction[1].

 Names

Name coprine

 coprine Biological Activity

Description Coprine is a mycotoxin isolated from Coprinopsis atramentaria. Coprine is an acetaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor that causes the buildup of acetaldehyde, causing the alcohol flushing reaction[1].
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References

[1]. Per Lindberg, et al. Isolation and structure of coprine, the in vivo aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor in Coprinus atramentarius; syntheses of coprine and related cyclopropanone derivatives.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C8H14N2O4
Molecular Weight 202.20800
Exact Mass 202.09500
PSA 112.65000