Alternariol

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Alternariol Structure
Alternariol structure
Common Name Alternariol
CAS Number 641-38-3 Molecular Weight 258.226
Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 586.9±39.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C14H10O5 Melting Point 350°C (rough estimate)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 232.3±20.6 °C
Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Alternariol


Alternariol is a mycotoxin produced by Alternaria species. AOH inhibits the catalytic activity of topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II enzymes[1]. Alternariol exhibits a variety of therapeutic and biological properties such as phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity, anti-HIV, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial properties[2].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name alternariol
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 Alternariol Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Alternariol is a mycotoxin produced by Alternaria species. AOH inhibits the catalytic activity of topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II enzymes[1]. Alternariol exhibits a variety of therapeutic and biological properties such as phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity, anti-HIV, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial properties[2].
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References

[1]. Fliszár-Nyúl E, et al. Interaction of Mycotoxin Alternariol with Serum Albumin. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 May 12;20(9). pii: E2352.

[2]. Grover S, et al. The Alternaria alternate Mycotoxin Alternariol Suppresses Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Jul 20;18(7). pii: E1577.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 586.9±39.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 350°C (rough estimate)
Molecular Formula C14H10O5
Molecular Weight 258.226
Flash Point 232.3±20.6 °C
Exact Mass 258.052826
PSA 90.90000
LogP 2.93
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.731
InChIKey CEBXXEKPIIDJHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1cc(O)cc2oc(=O)c3c(O)cc(O)cc3c12

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
HP8757000
CHEMICAL NAME :
6H-Dibenzo(b,d)pyran-6-one, 1-methyl-3,7,9-trihydroxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
641-38-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0244839
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C14-H10-O5
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
258.24
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T B666 HOVJ C1 EQ KQ MQ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
EVHPAZ EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) No.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,87,1973 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
DOSE :
400 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 9-12 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
REFERENCE :
EVHPAZ EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) No.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,87,1973
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
DOSE :
400 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 13-16 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - other developmental abnormalities
REFERENCE :
EVHPAZ EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) No.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,87,1973

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H300-H310-H330
Precautionary Statements P260-P264-P280-P284-P302 + P350-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T+
Risk Phrases 26/27/28
Safety Phrases 28-36/37/39-45
RIDADR UN 3462 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany 3
RTECS HP8757000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1(b)
HS Code 2914400090

 Customs

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HS Code 2914400090
Summary 2914400090 other ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Articles28

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Autophagy and senescence, stress responses induced by the DNA-damaging mycotoxin alternariol.

Toxicology 326 , 119-29, (2014)

The mycotoxin alternariol (AOH), a frequent contaminant in fruit and grain, is known to induce cellular stress responses such as reactive oxygen production, DNA damage and cell cycle arrest. Cellular ...

AFLP variability, toxin production, and pathogenicity of Alternaria species from Argentinean tomato fruits and puree.

Int. J. Food Microbiol. 145(2-3) , 414-9, (2011)

Large amounts of tomato fruits and derived products are produced in Argentina and may be contaminated by Alternaria toxins. Limited information is available on the genetic variability, toxigenicity, a...

Minor contribution of alternariol, alternariol monomethyl ether and tenuazonic acid to the genotoxic properties of extracts from Alternaria alternata infested rice.

Toxicol. Lett. 214(1) , 46-52, (2012)

Alternaria spp. are known to form a spectrum of secondary metabolites with alternariol (AOH), alternariol monomethyl ether (AME), altenuene (ALT) and tenuazonic acid (TA) as the major mycotoxins with ...

 AlternariolBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Protection against AfB1-induced toxicity in human HepG2 cells assessed as increase in...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HepG2
External Id: CHEMBL4393571
Name: USP8 deubiquitinase inhibition: Primary qHTS
Source: 24642
Target: ubiquitin specific peptidase 8
External Id: USP8 FAST DUB HTS Primary
Name: USP17 deubiquitinase inhibition: Primary qHTS
Source: 24642
Target: ubiquitin specific peptidase 17 like family member 5
External Id: USP17 FAST DUB HTS Primary
Name: USP7 deubiquitinase inhibition: Primary qHTS
Source: 24642
Target: ubiquitin specific peptidase 7
External Id: USP7 FAST DUB HTS Primary
Name: Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells at 10 uM by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL3866812
Name: Protection against AfB1-induced toxicity in human HepG2 cells assessed as live cell a...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HepG2
External Id: CHEMBL4393568
Name: Inhibition of recombinant VEGFR2
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2
External Id: CHEMBL962872
Name: Inhibition of recombinant AKT1
Source: ChEMBL
Target: RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase
External Id: CHEMBL966174
Name: Antibacterial activity against Xanthomonas vesicatoria ATCC 11633 by broth dilution c...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Xanthomonas euvesicatoria
External Id: CHEMBL3866788
Name: Inhibition of recombinant ARK5
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NUAK family SNF1-like kinase 1
External Id: CHEMBL966175
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Alternariol
Alternariol from Alternaria sp.
3,7,9-Trihydroxy-1-methyl-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one
AOH
3,7,9-trihydroxy-1-methylbenzo[c]chromen-6-one

 Alternariol | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the uses of alternariol?
A: Main uses of alternariol: Alternariol is a mycotoxin produced by Alternaria species. AOH inhibits the catalytic activity of topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II enzymes[1]. Alternariol exhibits a variety of therapeutic and biological properties such as phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity, anti-HIV, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial properties[2].
Q: What is the safety information for alternariol?
A: Safety information for alternariol: 28-36/37/39-45.
Q: What is the InChIKey of alternariol?
A: InChIKey of alternariol is CEBXXEKPIIDJHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the downstream products of alternariol?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of alternariol: 23452-05-3;979-92-0.
Q: What is the English name of alternariol?
A: The English name of alternariol is alternariol.
Q: What is the boiling point of alternariol?
A: Boiling point of alternariol is 586.9±39.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular weight of alternariol?
A: Molecular weight of alternariol is 258.226.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of alternariol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of alternariol is 90.90000.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of alternariol?
A: SMILES notation of alternariol is Cc1cc(O)cc2oc(=O)c3c(O)cc(O)cc3c12.
Q: What are the upstream materials of alternariol?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of alternariol: 7149-90-8;131035-44-4;131035-47-7;131035-45-5;131035-48-8;23452-05-3.

 Alternariolfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
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