CAS No.: 518-75-2 Formula: C13H14O5
Weight: 250.24700
Synonyms: (-)-Citrinin; 4,6-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-3H-isochromene-7-carboxylic acid; 3H-2-Benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid, 4,6-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-, (3R-trans)-; Citriain; Cytrinine; (3R,4S)-4,6-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-3H-2-benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid; ,(3r-trans); CITRININ; citrinin,antimycin; CIT;
Citrinin is a mycotoxin which is often found in food. It is a secondary metabolite produced by fungi that contaminate long-stored food and it causes different toxic effects, like nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic and cytotoxic effects. Citrinin is mainly found in stored grains, but sometimes also in fruits and other plant products.