ascochitine
(S)-8-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-(1-methyl propyl)-6-oxo-6H-2-benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid
Identification
| Name | ascochitine |
| IUPAC | 3-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-8-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-oxoisochromene-7-carboxylic acid |
| CAS Number | 3615-05-2 |
| FDA UNII | CO17L3VWWJ |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H16 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 276.28852000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J14.431B |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 495.25 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 369.00 °F. TCC ( 187.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.231 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 914.9 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | toxic natural substances |
| Recommendation for ascochitine usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ascochitine flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
aschchitine from B624868 K051
6H-2-
benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid, 8-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-(1-methylpropyl)-6-oxo-, (S)-
3-[(2S)-
butan-2-yl]-8-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-oxoisochromene-7-carboxylic acid
(S)-8-
hydroxy-4-methyl-3-(1-methyl propyl)-6-oxo-6H-2-benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid
PubMed:
Polyketides from the marine-derived fungus Ascochyta salicorniae and their potential to inhibit protein phosphatases.
PubMed:
Formation of ascochitine by plant pathogens of the genus Ascochyta.
PubMed:
The chemistry of fungi. LIX. The synthesis of ( )-ascochitine.
PubMed:
Mechanism of selective toxicity: absorption and detoxication of an antibiotic, ascochitine, by sensitive and insensitive fungi.