| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
aspergillic acid | [CAS]
490-02-8 | [Synonyms]
aspergillic acid
(+)-1-Hydroxy-6-(1-methylpropyl)-3-(2-methylpropyl)-2(1H)-pyrazinone
(+)-1-Hydroxy-6-(1-methylpropyl)-3-(2-methylpropyl)pyrazin-2(1H)-one | [Molecular Formula]
C12H20N2O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00597205 | [MOL File]
490-02-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
224.3 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Yellow crystals. Insoluble in cold water; soluble in common organic solvents and dilute acids. Hydrochloride melts at 178C and is soluble in water. | [Uses]
Antibiotic. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Aspergillic acid is a member of pyrazines. | [Safety Profile]
Poison by ingestion andintraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition itemits toxic fumes of NOx. | [Purification Methods]
It is recrystallised from MeOH and is sublimed at 80o/10-3mm. [Dutcher J Biol Chem 171 321 1947, Beilstein 24 III/IV 235.] |
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