Alternariol is a toxic metabolite of Alternaria fungi.[1] It is an important contaminant in cereals and fruits.[2] Alternariol exhibits antifungal and phytotoxic activity. It is reported to inhibit cholinesterase enzymes.[3] It is also a mycoestrogen.
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Preferred IUPAC name
3,7,9-Trihydroxy-1-methyl-6H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-6-one | |
Other names
3,7,9-Trihydroxy-1-methyl-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.164.145 |
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C14H10O5 | |
Molar mass | 258.229 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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A 2017 in vitro assay study reported alternariol to be a full androgen agonist.[4]