Falcarinol
Agent Name
Falcarinol
CAS Number
21852-80-2
Formula
C17-H24-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Panaxynol; 1,9-Heptadecadiene-4,6-diyn-3-ol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Toxins
Sources/Uses
Found in the oleic acid of Araliaceae, Umbelliferae, and other plants; Similar to cicutoxin; [ChemIDplus] The allergen of English and Algerian ivy; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Causes contact dermatitis as the allergen in English ivy; [HSDB] See "Cicutoxin."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: