CAS 117415-47-1

Fumonisin A2

Description:

Fumonisin A2 is a mycotoxin produced by certain species of fungi, particularly those in the Fusarium genus, which are commonly found on corn and other cereal grains. This compound is part of a larger group known as fumonisins, which are known for their structural similarity to sphingolipids, a class of lipids that play crucial roles in cell membrane structure and signaling. Fumonisin A2 is characterized by its potential toxicity, particularly in livestock, where it can lead to various health issues, including leukoencephalomalacia in horses and pulmonary edema in pigs. It is also of concern in human health due to its possible association with esophageal cancer in certain populations. The compound is soluble in polar solvents and has a relatively stable structure under various environmental conditions. Regulatory agencies monitor fumonisin levels in food products to mitigate health risks, emphasizing the importance of proper agricultural practices and food safety measures to limit exposure to this mycotoxin.

Formula: C₃₆H₆₁NO₁₅

InChI: InChI=1S/C36H61NO15/c1-6-7-13-22(3)34(52-33(46)19-26(36(49)50)17-31(43)44)29(51-32(45)18-25(35(47)48)16-30(41)42)15-21(2)12-10-8-9-11-14-27(39)20-28(40)23(4)37-24(5)38/h21-23,25-29,34,39-40H,6-20H2,1-5H3,(H,37,38)(H,41,42)(H,43,44)(H,47,48)(H,49,50)/t21-,22+,23-,25+,26+,27+,28-,29-,34+/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=GQCJWFPDXATUKS-WFLNFKCJSA-N

SMILES: [C@@H]([C@@H](OC(C[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O)=O)C[C@H](CCCCCC[C@H](C[C@@H]([C@@H](NC(C)=O)C)O)O)C)(OC(C[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O)=O)[C@@H](CCCC)C

Synonyms:

• 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 1,1′-[1-[12-(acetylamino)-9,11-dihydroxy-2-methyltridecyl]-2-(1-methylpentyl)-1,2-ethanediyl] ester, [2S-[1[1R*(S*),2S*(S*),2(S*)],2R*,9S*,11R*,12R*]]-
• 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 1,1′-[(1S,2R)-1-[(2S,9R,11S,12S)-12-(acetylamino)-9,11-dihydroxy-2-methyltridecyl]-2-[(1R)-1-methylpentyl]-1,2-ethanediyl] ester, (2R)-
• Fumonisin A2
• 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 1-[(1R,2S,4S,11R,13S,14S)-14-(acetylamino)-2-[(3R)-3,4-dicarboxy-1-oxobutoxy]-11,13-dihydroxy-4-methyl-1-[(1R)-1-methylpentyl]pentadecyl] ester, (2R)-

Fumonisin A2

CAS: 117415-47-1

Fumonisin A2 is a useful organic compound for research related to life sciences. The catalog number is T126286 and the CAS number is 117415-47-1.

Formula: C₃₆H₆₁NO₁₅

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 747.876

Ref: TM-T126286