Penicillic acid

• CAT Number: R000419
• CAS Number: 90-65-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O4
• Molecular Weight: 170.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2Z)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxohexa-2,5-dienoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O4/c1-5(2)8(11)6(12-3)4-7(9)10/h4H,1H2,2-3H3,(H,9,10)/b6-4-
• InChIKey: VOUGEZYPVGAPBB-XQRVVYSFSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)/C(=C/C(=O)O)/OC

Penicillic acid（Cat No.:R000419）is a mycotoxin produced by several Penicillium and Aspergillus species, commonly found as a contaminant in food and feed products. It is a low-molecular-weight polyketide with notable antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. Research shows that penicillic acid can inhibit bacterial growth but also exhibits mutagenic and carcinogenic potential, raising concerns about its toxicity and safety. Due to these effects, it is studied in toxicology, food safety, and natural product chemistry. Penicillic acid serves as both a cautionary contaminant and a valuable tool in biochemical research.