Sterigmatocystin
[CAS# 10048-13-2]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antibiotics >> Other antibiotics
• Name: Sterigmatocystin
• Synonyms: NSC 201423; NSC 204985; Sterigmatocystine; (3aR,12cS)-3a,12c-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-c]xanthen-7-one
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₂O₆
• Molecular Weight: 324.28
• CAS Registry Number: 10048-13-2
• EC Number: 233-158-6

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (5.8E^-4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.510±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 249-251 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Zhu, Feng; Yingyong Huaxue 2003, V20(3), P272-274.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T
• Risk Codes: R25;R40
• Safety Description: S36/37;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301

• Transport Information: UN 3462 6.1 / PGIII