Fumonisin B2

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Fumonisin B2

Identifiers
CAS number	[116355-84-1]
Properties
Molecular formula	C₃₄H₅₉NO₁₄
Molar mass	705.8 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Fumonisin B2 is a mycotoxin produced by the fungus Fusarium verticillioides. It is a structural analog of Fumonisin B1. Fumonisin B2 is more cytotoxic than Fumonisin B1. Fumonisin B2 inhibits sphingosine acyltransferase.

Fumonisin B2 and other fumonisins frequently contaminate maize and other crops.

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