Versicolorin A
Versicolorin A, a precursor of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), can serve as an early indicator of aflatoxin (AF) contamination, even when AFs themselves are present at undetectable levels[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[6807-96-1]
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/versicolorin-a.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
O=C(C1=C2C=C(O)C=C1O)C3=C(C=C4O[C@](OC=C5)([H])[C@]5([H])C4=C3O)C2=O
Molecular Formula
C18H10O7
Molecular Weight
338.27
References & Citations
[1]Gauthier T, Duarte-Hospital C, Vignard J, et al. Versicolorin A, a precursor in aflatoxins biosynthesis, is a food contaminant toxic for human intestinal cells. Environ Int. 2020;137:105568.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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