Fumonisin B1

Fumonisin is a group of toxins (B1 or FB1, B2 or FB2, which are equally toxic, and B3 or FB3, which is relatively nontoxic) which are produced by fungi (Fusarium moniliforme and F. proliferatum) that causes equine leukoencephalomalacia, a disease of the central nervous system of equines and is associated with the feeding of moldy corn. Swine may develop porcine pulmonary edema. Synonyms: (2R,2'R)-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid 1,1'-[(1S,2R)-1-[(2S,4R,9R,11S,12S)-12-Amino-4,9,11-trihydroxy-2-methyltridecyl]-2-[(1R)-1-methylpentyl]-1,2-ethanediyl] Ester, Macrofusine, CAS No: 116355-83-0, Molecular Formula: C??H??NO??, Molecular Weight: 721.83, Source: Fusarium moniliforme , Appearance: Supplied as a crystalline solid. Purity: >95%, Solubility (MeOH or acetonitrile): ~10mg/ml, Storage and Stability: May be stored at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.