Description: T2 Toxin: A trichothecene group mycotoxin, of the most important Fusarium toxins.
Solubility ( literature ): Dichloromethane, DMSO, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether; very slightly soluble in water.
Applications: T-2 toxin has been reported to be used to increase blood-brain barrier permeability in rats. T-2 Toxin induces DNA damage and cell death on prolonged administration.
Composition: Ingredient type Fermentek product
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Names and identifiers: Synonyms Fusariotoxin T2 T2 TOXIN MYCOTOXIN T2 8-(3-Methylbutyryloxy)-diacetoxyscirpenol Trichothec-9-ene-3.alpha.,8.alpha.,15-tetrol, 12,13-epoxy-, 4,15-diacetate 8-isovalerate RTECS: YD0100000
Pub 1: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tox.2009.01.012 Toxicology 2009 Apr 28;258(2-3):106-15. Metabolism and cytotoxic effects of T-2 toxin and its metabolites on human cells in primary culture Maika Königs, Dennis Mulac, Gerald Schwerdt, Michael Gekle, Hans-Ulrich Humpf
Source: Fusarium sporotrichoides
Chemical name: T2 TOXIN
InChl Key: BXFOFFBJRFZBQZ-QYWOHJEZSA-N