Patulin
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| Patulin[1] | |
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| IUPAC name | 2-Hydroxy-3,7-dioxabicyclo [4.3.0]nona-5,9-dien-8-one |
| Other names | Clairformin Claviform Expansine Clavacin Clavatin Expansin Gigantin Leucopin Patuline |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [149-29-1] |
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| SMILES | C1C=C2C(=CC(=O)O2)C(O1)O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H6O4 |
| Molar mass | 154.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | Compact prisms |
| Melting point |
110 °C, 383 K, 230 °F |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is commonly found in rotting apples, and the amount of patulin in apple products is generally viewed as a measure of the quality of the apples used in production. It is not a particularly potent toxin, but a number of studies have shown that it is genotoxic, which has led to some theories that it may be a carcinogen, though animal studies have remained inconclusive.[2] Patulin is also an antibiotic.[1] Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 µg/L in apple juice.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7002.
- ^ "Patulin: a Mycotoxin in Apples" (August 1997). Perishables Handling Quarterly (91): 5.
- ^ Foodborne hazards (World Health Organization. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
