T-2 Toxin Standard

Target

T-2

Nature

Synthetic

Cas.No

21259-20-1

Molecular Weight

466.6 g/mol

Alternative Names

Fusaritoxin; T 2 Toxin; T-2 Toxin

Purity

> 98 %

Format

Solid

Storage

Store at -20°C

Stability

≥ 2 years

Introduction

T-2 toxin is a trichothecene mycotoxin produced by fungi of the genus Fusarium. It is a common contaminant in food and feedstuffs of cereal origin and is known to cause a range of toxic effects in humans and animals. It has a role as a mycotoxin, a cardiotoxic agent, a neurotoxin, an environmental contaminant, an apoptosis inducer, a DNA synthesis inhibitor and a fungal metabolite. It is a trichothecene, an acetate ester and an organic heterotetracyclic compound. It derives from a HT-2 toxin.

Keywords

T2 Toxin; Isaritoxin; Mycotoxin