4-Hydroxyalternariol 9-methyl ether

• CAT Number: R065954
• CAS Number: 959417-17-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H12O6
• Molecular Weight: 288.255
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Phenols
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3,4,7-trihydroxy-9-methoxy-1-methylbenzo[c]chromen-6-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12O6/c1-6-3-10(17)13(18)14-11(6)8-4-7(20-2)5-9(16)12(8)15(19)21-14/h3-5,16-18H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: BVYAURIYXKOUPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C2=C1C3=CC(=CC(=C3C(=O)O2)O)OC)O)O

4-Hydroxyalternariol 9-methyl ether is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain species of fungi, including Alternaria. This compound is structurally related to alternariol, a common contaminant in food and feedstuffs. 4-Hydroxyalternariol 9-methyl ether exhibits cytotoxic and genotoxic properties and has been implicated in food safety concerns due to its potential health risks. Research into its occurrence, toxicity, and methods for detection and mitigation is ongoing to ensure the safety of agricultural products and minimize human exposure to this mycotoxin.