(-)-Rugulosin is the less common optical isomer of the mycotoxin, (+)-rugulosin, which was first isolated from Myrothecium verrucaria in 1968. The isomers appear not to be co-produced but both occur widely in several fungal genera. (-)-Rugulosin has been shown to be antiviral. (-)Rugulosin is the less studied of the isomers and its role as a mycotoxin is implied rather than established. There are few comparative studies of the relative potency of the isomers.
(-)-Rugulosin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
CAS Number
21884-45-7
Molecular Formula
C30H22O10
Molecular Weight
542.5
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Specifications:
Appearance
Yellow brown solid