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Home/Compounds/Other/(−)-citrinin
C13H14O5
250.25 g/mol
Other

Citrinin

CAS518-75-2EC208-257-2
Category
Other
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
mycotoxin

Citrinin is a mycotoxin commonly found in food, produced as a secondary metabolite by fungi that contaminate long-stored products. It is primarily associated with stored grains, though it can also occur in fruits and other plant products, and is known for its potential toxic effects on the kidneys, liver, and cells.

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Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Citrinin (CAS 518-75-2) is 2941.90.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2941.90

EU CN code (8-digit)

2941 90 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(3R,4S)-6-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-8-oxo-3,4-dihydroisochromene-7-carboxylic acid

InChIKey

CBGDIJWINPWWJW-IYSWYEEDSA-N

SMILES

C[C@@H]1[C@H](OC=C2C1=C(C(=C(C2=O)C(=O)O)O)C)C

Synonyms (25)
  • (-)-Citrini
  • Citriain
  • citrinin

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