SML0406

Roquefortine C

≥98% (HPLC), from Penicillium roqueforti

• Synonym(s): 2H-Pyrazino[1′,2′:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-b]indole-1,4(3H,5aH)-dione, 10b-(1,1-dimethyl-2-propen-1-yl)-6,10b,11,11a-tetrahydro-3-(1H-imidazol-5-ylmethylene)-,(3E,5aS,10bR,11aS)-, Roquefortine from Penicillium roqueforti
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₂₃N₅O₂
• CAS Number: 58735-64-1
• Molecular Weight: 389.45
• UNSPSC Code: 12161501
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• biological source: Penicillium roqueforti
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• solubility: chloroform: 1 mg/mL; ethyl acetate: 1 mg/mL; DMSO: 10 mg/mL; methanol: 10 mg/mL
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C22H23N5O2/c1-4-21(2,3)22-10-17-18(28)25-16(9-13-11-23-12-24-13)19(29)27(17)20(22)26-15-8-6-5-7-14(15)22/h4-9,11-12,17,20,26H,1,10H2,2-3H3,(H,23,24)(H,25,28)/b16-9-
• InChI key: SPWSUFUPTSJWNG-SXGWCWSVSA-N

Description

Application

Roquefortine C has been used as a standard for the quantification of roquefortine C by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It has also been used as a standard for the quantification of roquefortine C by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC−MS/MS).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Roquefortine C is a paralytic neurotoxin of a dioxopiperazine structure produced by a diverse range of fungi, most notably Penicillium species. It has been found in blue cheese and in many other food products due to natural occurrence and contamination. Roquefortine C was found to be active on a wide range of organisms. It inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, and cockerels treated with roquefortine lost their righting reflex and died within 8-12 hours. Mice injected with roquefortine C experienced neurotoxic properties. Roquefortine C was also reported to inhibit cytochrome P450 as well as tubulin polymerization.

Preparation Note

Soluble in methanol (10 mg/mL), DMSO (10 mg/mL), ethyl acetate (1 mg/mL) and chloroform (1 mg/mL). DMSO solution at 10 mg/mL is stable for 3 months at −20 °C.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable