Coprine

Coprine is a mycotoxin isolated from Coprinopsis atramentaria. Coprine is an acetaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor that causes the buildup of acetaldehyde, causing the alcohol flushing reaction[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

58919-61-2

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH)

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/coprine.html

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

OC([C@@H](N)CCC(NC1(CC1)O)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C8H14N2O4

Molecular Weight

202.21

References & Citations

[1]Per Lindberg, et al. Isolation and structure of coprine, the in vivo aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor in Coprinus atramentarius; syntheses of coprine and related cyclopropanone derivatives.