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SML1577

Sigma-Aldrich

Rubrofusarin

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

5,6-Dihydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-benzo[g]chromen-4-one, CID 72537, NSC258316

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H12O5
CAS Number:
3567-00-8
Molecular Weight:
272.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

protect from light

color

yellow to orange

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C15H12O5/c1-7-3-10(16)14-12(20-7)5-8-4-9(19-2)6-11(17)13(8)15(14)18/h3-6,17-18H,1-2H3

InChI key

FPNKCZKRICBAKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rubrofusarin is an orange polyketide pigment produced by Fusarium graminearum and other fungal species that exhibit potent anti-cancer and anti-mycobacterial activities. Rubrofusarin is a mycotoxin that inhibits human DNA topoisomerase II-α.. Additionally, Rubrofusarin shows a significant anti-estrogenic activity.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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