Patulin
IUPAC 名称
4-hydroxy-2H,4H,6H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-2-one
描述
Mycotoxin, found as a contaminant of foods, e.g. apple juice. Sometimes detd. in apple juice
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. Patulin is also an antibiotic. Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 µg/L in apple juice.
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C7H6O4/c8-6-3-4-5(11-6)1-2-10-7(4)9/h1,3,7,9H,2H2
键
ZRWPUFFVAOMMNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N