Ochratoxin A

Overview
Catalog #	bs-82690c-1mg
Product Name	Ochratoxin A
Specifications
Storage Buffer	Off-white solid
Storage Condition	-20°C
Target
Product Information	Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin that causes widespread contamination in foodstuffs and environments thus causing health risks to humans and animals.1 It has been shown to be carcinogenic2, mutagenic3, neurotoxic4, nephrotoxic5 and immunotoxic1. It increases lipid peroxide levels in cells6 and reduces antioxidant defenses2 leading to oxidative DNA damage3.
Description	CAS Number: 303-47-9 Chemical Name: N-[[(3R)-5-Chloro-3,4-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-oxo-1H-2-benzopyran-7-yl]carbonyl]-L-phenylalanine Molecular weight: 403.82 Formula: C20H18ClNO6 Solubility: DMSO (20 mg/ml) Ethanol (50 mg/ml) Physical Properties: Off-white solid Purity: >98% by HPLC, NMR (conforms)