Description
Sterigmatocystin is a mycotoxin produced by several species of aspergillus. It is structurally related to the aflatoxins. It is mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic and is less widespread and potent than Aflatoxin. It inhibits acyl-CoA. It is a cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) with selectivity for the ACAT2 isoenzyme.
Synonyms
(3aR,12cS)-3a,12c-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-c]xanthen-7-one; (3aR-cis)-3a,12c-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-c]xanthen-7-one; NSC 201423; NSC 204985; Sterigmatocystine
IUPAC Name
(3S,7R)-15-hydroxy-11-methoxy-6,8,20-trioxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.03,7.014,19]icosa-1,4,9,11,14,16,18-heptaen-13-one
Molecular Formula
C18H12O6
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C2C(=C3C4C=COC4OC3=C1)OC5=CC=CC(=C5C2=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H12O6/c1-21-11-7-12-13(8-5-6-22-18(8)24-12)17-15(11)16(20)14-9(19)3-2-4-10(14)23-17/h2-8,18-19H,1H3/t8-,18+/m0/s1
InChIKey
UTSVPXMQSFGQTM-DCXZOGHSSA-N
Boiling Point
569.7°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
>230°C (dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in DMF, DMSO; Moderately soluble in Methanol, Ethanol, Chloroform; Poorly soluble in Water
Appearance
Pale Yellow to Light Yellow Solid
Toxicity
LD50: 166 mg/kg (Rat, 10 days); LD50: >800 mg/kg (Mouse); LD50: 60-65 mg/kg (Intraperitoneal, Rat).