Ochratoxin B
Agent Name
Ochratoxin B
CAS Number
4825-86-9
Formula
C20-H19-N-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Alanine, N-((8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-7-isochromanyl)carbonyl)-3-phenyl-, (-)-; L-Phenylalanine, N-((3,4-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-1H-2-benzopyran-7-yl)carbonyl)-, (R )-; [ChemIDplus] UN3462
Category
Mycotoxins
Description
Solid with blue fluorescence; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
A toxic metabolite of Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus sulphureus, Aspergillus melleus, and Penicillium viridicatum molds. Ochratoxins are natural contaminants of corn, peanuts, storage grains, cottonseed, and other decaying vegetables; Used as an experimental teratogen and carcinogen; [Merck Index]
Comments
Less toxic dechloro derivative of Ochratoxin A; [Merck Index] Ochratoxin B is about 1/10 as potent as Ochratoxin A and C; Ochratoxins are toxic to the kidneys in animal experiments and may cause Balkan endemic nephropathy in humans; [HSDB] An irritant; Targets the liver and kidneys; [MSDSonline] See "Ochratoxin A."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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