Fumonisin B2 is a mycotoxin initially produced by Fusarium that is found as a contaminant in grain, maize, and grapes. Fumonisin B2 inhibits sphingosine acyltransferase, disrupting sphingolipid metabolism. Fumonisin B2 is a more toxic analog of fumonisin B1.
| Cas No. | 116355-84-1 |
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| Purity | ≥97% |
| Formula | C34H59NO14 |
| Formula Wt. | 705.8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-[2-[(5R,6R,7S,9S,16R,18S,19S)-19-amino-6-[(3R)-3,4-dicarboxybutanoyl]oxy-16,18-dihydroxy-5,9-dimethylicosan-7-yl]oxy-2-oxoethyl]butanedioic acid |
| Synonym | FB2 |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol. |
| Appearance | Off White Powder |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | F8150 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | F8150 Info Sheet PDF |
Wei T, Zhu W, Pang M, et al. Natural occurrence of fumonisins B1 and B2 in corn in four provinces of China. Food Addit Contam Part B Surveill. 2013 Dec;6(4):270-4. PMID: 24779936.
Tardieu D, Bailly JD, Skiba F, et al. Chronic toxicity of fumonisins in turkeys. Poult Sci. 2007 Sep;86(9):1887-93. PMID: 17704375.
