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Patulin

Patulin^[1]

IUPAC name	2-Hydroxy-3,7-dioxabicyclo [4.3.0]nona-5,9-dien-8-one
Other names	Clairformin Claviform Expansine Clavacin Clavatin Expansin Gigantin Leucopin Patuline
Identifiers
CAS number	149-29-1
PubChem	4696
EINECS number	205-735-2
SMILES	C1C=C2C(=CC(=O)O2)C(O1)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C₇H₆O₄
Molar mass	154.12 g/mol
Appearance	Compact prisms
Melting point	110 °C, 383 K, 230 °F
Solubility in water	Soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

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.^[2] Patulin is also an antibiotic.^[1] Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 µg/L in apple juice.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7002.
^ (August 1997) "Patulin: a Mycotoxin in Apples". Perishables Handling Quarterly (91).
^ Foodborne hazards (World Health Organization. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.

Categories: Mycotoxins | Oxygen heterocycles

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