Antimycin A
Agent Name
Antimycin A
CAS Number
1397-94-0
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Antipiricullin; Fintrol; Virosin; [ChemIDplus] Verosin; [HSDB]
Category
Bacterial Toxins
Description
White to light yellow solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Formulated as a liquid with 23% active product; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses
An antifungal toxin (inhibits mitochondrial electron transport and induces apoptosis) from several species of Streptomyces, Antimycin A is a mixture of A1a and A1b isomers; [Merck Index] Also used in fish management programs to remove invasive species and to control scaled fish in catfish food production ponds; [Reference #1]
Comments
End-use product is 23% active ingredient; Causes eye irritation in rabbits; Not irritating or sensitizing to skin; [Reference #1] May cause irritation; Highly toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Restricted
A restricted use pesticide; [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
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