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Also known as AOH, 3,4',5-trihydroxy-6'-methyldibenzo-alpha-pyrone, 3,4,4'-trihydroxy-6'-methyl-2-biphenylcarboxylic acid gamma-lactone

Alternariol (commonly abbreviated as AOH) is a toxic metabolite of Alternaria fungi. It is an important contaminant in cereals and fruits. Alternariol exhibits antifungal and phytotoxic activity. It is reported to inhibit cholinesterase enzymes. It is also a mycoestrogen.

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258.052823
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canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC2=C1C3=CC(=CC(=C3C(=O)O2)O)O)O
chemical formula
C₁₄H₁₀O₅
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Alternariol (commonly abbreviated as AOH) is a toxic metabolite of Alternaria fungi. It is an important contaminant in cereals and fruits. Alternariol exhibits antifungal and phytotoxic activity. It is reported to inhibit cholinesterase enzymes. It is also a mycoestrogen.

A 2017 in vitro assay study reported alternariol to be a full androgen agonist.

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