602-39-1

Basic information

• Product Name: muscarufin
• Synonyms: muscarufin;(2E,4E)-5-[3,6-Dioxo-2,5-di(2-carboxyphenyl)-4-hydroxy-1,4-cyclohexadien-1-yl]-2,4-pentadienoic acid
• CAS NO: 602-39-1
• Molecular Formula: C25H16O9
• Molecular Weight: 460.39
• Mol File: 602-39-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: muscarufin(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: muscarufin(602-39-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: muscarufin(602-39-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 602-39-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Muscarufin is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is found in the venom of the green mamba snake. It belongs to a group of toxins called dendrotoxins, which are known to interfere with the transmission of nerve signals in the body. Muscarufin specifically acts as a potent inhibitor of voltage-gated potassium channels, resulting in the disruption of normal nerve function. This can lead to symptoms such as paralysis, respiratory failure, and in severe cases, death. The unique properties of muscarufin make it a valuable tool for studying the function of potassium channels and may hold potential for the development of new therapeutics for neurological disorders.