(S)-Patulin Methyl Ether

• CAT Number: R050022
• CAS Number: 123251-09-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 168.148
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (S)-4-Methoxy-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-2(6H)-one; (S)-O-Methyl Patulin
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (4S)-4-methoxy-4,6-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyran-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-10-8-5-4-7(9)12-6(5)2-3-11-8/h2,4,8H,3H2,1H3/t8-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: VPGCSEQPAOOVGQ-QMMMGPOBSA-N
• SMILES: COC1C2=CC(=O)OC2=CCO1

(S)-Patulin methyl ether is a derivative of patulin, a mycotoxin produced by certain molds, notably Penicillium and Aspergillus species. This compound features a methyl ether group, enhancing its chemical properties. Patulin and its derivatives are studied for their toxicological effects and potential risks in food safety. Research on (S)-patulin methyl ether aims to understand its biosynthesis, detect its presence in food products, and develop methods to mitigate its contamination in agricultural produce.