Replaces Prod. #: ALX-380-058 Antibiotic. Induces mitochondrial permeability pore opening and inhibits respiration by interfering with complex I of the respiratory chain. Mycotoxin. Acts as nephrotoxin in all species in which it has been tested. Has been implicated as a cause of Balkan nephropathy and yellow rice fever in humans. Induces apoptosis. Product Specification Formula: C13H14O5 MW: 250.3 Purity: ≥ 98% Appearance: Yellow solid. CAS: 518-75-2 Source/Host: Isolated from Penicillium citrinum Solubility: Soluble in 100% ethanol, methylene chloride (10mg/ml), methanol, dioxane, pyridine or dichlormethane. Insoluble in water. Shipping: AMBIENT Long Term Storage: -20°C Use/Stability: Solutions change color with changes in pH from yellow (pH 4.6) to red (pH 9.9). Hazard: TOXIC.