Citrinin

• (3R, 4S ) -4,6 -dihydro -8-hydroxy -3 ,4,5 -trimethyl -6-oxo -3H- 2 -benzopyran- 7-carboxylic acid
• Antimycin

Lemon-yellow crystals

Fixed

179 ° C

Risk

112 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, mouse, oral)

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Citrinin is a mycotoxin (mold toxin ), which is mainly formed by molds of the genus Penicillium, as well as some species of Aspergillus. Furthermore, it is produced in the leaves of Crotalaria crispata, a plant of the legume family. Chemically counts Citrinin to Benzopyrancarbonsäuren.

Occurrence

Citrinin occurs naturally in temperate countries, because the producing Penicillium species tend to prefer lower temperatures. One finds the mycotoxin in barley, oats, rye, wheat, maize flour, flaxseed meal, peanuts and products made ​​therefrom. Frequently citrinin is associated with ochratoxin.

Biological and toxic effects

Citrin is a carcinogenic and mutagenic substance and a potent kidney, liver and cytotoxin. It additionally has an antibiotic effect.