Altertoxin III

SKU: orb2942887

Description

Altertoxin III is a mutagenic mycotoxin isolated from Alternaria alternata, known to induce frameshift mutations in Salmonella typhimurium strains TA98, TA100, and TA1537. It is used as a research tool in genetic toxicology, mycotoxin research, and for studying mutagenic mechanisms in both in vitro bacterial and mammalian cell systems.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 105579-74-6
• MW: 348.306
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₂O₆
• SMILES: O=C1C2=C3[C@](C=4C=5[C@](C3=CC=C2O)([C@@]6([C@@](O6)(C(=O)C5C(O)=CC4)[H])[H])[H])([C@@]7([C@]1(O7)[H])[H])[H]
• Target: Antibacterial

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

114895