Cicutoxin
Agent Name
Cicutoxin
CAS Number
505-75-9
Formula
C17-H22-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
trans-Heptadeca-8,10,12-triene-4,6-diyne-1,14-diol; 8,10,12-Heptadecatriene-4,6-diyne-1,14-diol, (E,E,E)-(-)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Toxins
Description
Solid; Turns into yellow oily resin by air and light; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Principle toxin of the water hemlock; [Merck Index]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Plants- stimulants"; [HSDB] Cicutoxin from the water hemlock (Cicuta maculata) causes seizures in poisoning cases. [Olson, p. 383] The Cicuta species closely resemble edible plants in the carrot or parsley family. The toxin is concentrated in the roots. A small piece of the root may be fatal. The toxin causes central cholinergic stimulation. [Ford, p. 916] Oral LD50 (cat) = 7 mg/kg; [RTECS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.34E-08 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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