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Preferred IUPAC name
(3R,4S)-8-Hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-4,6-dihydro-3H-2-benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.508 |
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Properties | |
C13H14O5 | |
Molar mass | 250.25 |
Appearance | Lemon-yellow crystals |
Melting point | 175 °C (347 °F; 448 K) (decomposes (dry conditions), when water is present 100 degrees Celsius)) |
Insoluble | |
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GHS labelling: | |
H301, H311, H331, H351 | |
P261, P280, P301+P310, P311 | |
Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Citrinin is a mycotoxin which is often found in food. It is a secondary metabolite produced by fungi that contaminates long-stored food and it can cause a variety of toxic effects, including kidney, liver and cell damage. Citrinin is mainly found in stored grains, but sometimes also in fruits and other plant products.