Sterigmatocystin
Agent Name
Sterigmatocystin
CAS Number
10048-13-2
Formula
C18-H12-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
3a,12c-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7H-furo(3',2':4,5)furo(2,3-c)xanthen-7-one; 7H-Furo(3',2':4,5)furo(2,3-c)xanthen-7-one, 3a,12c-dihydro-8-hydroxy-6-methoxy-, (3aR-cis)-; Sterigmatocystine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Mycotoxins
Description
Pale yellow solid; [HSDB] Yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Produced by various Aspergillus and Penicillium species; Biochemical precursor to aflatoxins and has similar toxic effects; Not commercially used or produced; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Aflatoxins"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; Effects in high-dose animal studies include hepatitis (hepatocellular necrosis) and fatty liver degeneration; [MSDSonline] See "Aflatoxins."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.73E-10 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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