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Maitotoxin

Also known as Maitotoxin 1, Maitotoxin, sodium salt (1:2)

CAS 59392-53-9Formula C164H256Na2O68S2Molar mass 3,425.90 g/molEC 800-521-0
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe)
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Maitotoxin chemical structure, C164H256Na2O68S2, CAS 59392-53-9
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All properties
CAS number
59392-53-9
Formula
C164H256Na2O68S2
Appearance
Ladder-shaped polycyclic molecule
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, ethanol, and 1-butanol saturated water, insoluble in diethyl ether,…
HS code
293299
Category
Heterocyclic compounds

What is Maitotoxin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Maitotoxin is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C164H256Na2O68S2 and a molar mass of 3,425.90 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 59392-53-9.

Identifiers

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CAS number
59392-53-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
800-521-0
Molecular formula
C164H256Na2O68S2
UNII
9P59GES78D
InChIKey
NWQUHAJRFNRIIU-DVGFTKJRSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/C164H258O68S2.2Na/c1-24-26-65(2)68(5)41-74(168)117(179)85-33-36-152(11)106(203-85)55-109-162(21,231-152)64-161(20)105(210-109)51-89-83(220-161)28-25-27-82-99(199-89)59-157(16)108(202-82)56-107-153(12,230-157)39-38-151(10)112(211-107)61-158(17)111(224-151)54-101(176)163(22,232-158)103-32-31-84-90(204-103)53-110-156(15,219-84)62-113-150(9,223-110)37-34-102-155(14,225-113)63-114-164(23,227-102)147(192)149-159(18,226-114)58-81(175)134(218-149)133-79(173)47-93-136(216-133)120(182)119(181)92(200-93)44-72(166)43-76(170)131-77(171)46-94-137(214-131)122(184)124(186)143(207-94)145-126(188)125(187)144-146(217-145)128(190)139-97(208-144)50-88-87(206-139)49-96-138(205-88)127(189)141(229-234(196,197)198)95(201-96)45-75(169)118(180)132-78(172)48-98-140(215-132)129(191)148-160(19,221-98)60-100-91(209-148)52-104-154(13,222-100)57-80(174)135-142(212-104)123(185)121(183)130(213-135)71(8)115(177)67(4)29-30-86(228-233(193,194)195)116(178)69(6)42-73(167)70(7)66(3)35-40-165;;/h24-25,28,35,65,67-69,71-149,165-192H,1,7,26-27,29-34,36-64H2,2-6,8-23H3,(H,193,194,195)(H,196,197,198);;/q;2*+1/p-2/b28-25-,66-35+;;/t65-,67+,68+,69+,71+,72+,73+,74+,75-,76+,77+,78+,79+,80+,81+,82+,83-,84+,85-,86-,87-,88+,89+,90-,91-,92-,93-,94-,95-,96+,97-,98+,99-,100+,101+,102+,103-,104+,105-,106-,107+,108-,109+,110+,111-,112-,113+,114+,115+,116+,117-,118+,119-,120+,121+,122+,123-,124+,125+,126+,127+,128+,129-,130-,131-,132-,133+,134+,135+,136+,137+,138+,139-,140+,141-,142-,143+,144-,145+,146+,147-,148+,149+,150-,151+,152+,153-,154-,155-,156-,157+,158+,159-,160-,161+,162-,163+,164+;;/m0../s1
Canonical SMILES
C=CCC(C)C(C)CC(O)C(O)C1CCC2(C)OC3(C)CC4(C)OC5C=CCC6OC7CC8OC9CC%10(C)OC(C)(C%11CCC%12OC%13(C)CC%14OC%15(C)CC%16OC%17(C)CC(O)C(C%18OC%19C(CC%18O)OC(CC(O)CC(O)C%18OC%20C(CC%18O)OC(C%18OC%21C(O)C%22OC%23CC%24OC(CC(O)C(O)C%25OC%26C(CC%25O)OC%25(C)CC%27OC%28(C)CC(O)C%29OC(C(C)C(O)C(C)CCC(OS(=O)(=O)[O-])C(O)C(C)CC(O)C(=C)C(C)=CCO)C(O)C(O)C%29OC%28CC%27OC%25C%26O)C(OS(=O)(=O)[O-])C(O)C%24OC%23CC%22OC%21C(O)C%18O)C(O)C%20O)C(O)C%19O)OC%17C(O)C%16(C)OC%15CCC%14(C)OC%13CC%12O%11)C(O)CC%10OC9(C)CCC8(C)OC7(C)CC6OC5CC4OC3CC2O1.[Na+].[Na+]
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CC[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C)C[C@H](C(=C)/C(=C/CO)/C)O)O)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])[C@H]([C@@H](C)[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2[C@H](O1)[C@@H](C[C@]3([C@H](O2)C[C@H]4[C@H](O3)C[C@]5([C@H](O4)[C@H]([C@H]6[C@H](O5)C[C@H]([C@H](O6)[C@@H]([C@H](C[C@H]7[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]8[C@H](O7)C[C@H]9[C@H](O8)C[C@H]1[C@H](O9)[C@H]([C@@H]2[C@@H](O1)[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O2)[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]2[C@@H](O1)C[C@H]([C@@H](O2)[C@@H](C[C@H](C[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]2[C@@H](O1)C[C@H]([C@@H](O2)[C@H]1[C@@H](C[C@]2([C@H](O1)[C@@H]([C@]1([C@H](O2)C[C@]2([C@H](O1)CC[C@]1([C@H](O2)C[C@]2([C@H](O1)C[C@H]1[C@H](O2)CC[C@H](O1)[C@]1([C@@H](C[C@H]2[C@](O1)(C[C@H]1[C@](O2)(CC[C@]2([C@H](O1)C[C@H]1[C@](O2)(C[C@H]2[C@H](O1)C/C=C\[C@H]1[C@H](O2)C[C@H]2[C@](O1)(C[C@]1([C@H](O2)C[C@H]2[C@](O1)(CC[C@H](O2)[C@H]([C@@H](C[C@@H](C)[C@@H](C)CC=C)O)O)C)C)C)C)C)C)C)O)C)C)C)C)C)O)C)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)C)C)O)O)O)O.[Na+].[Na+]

Synonyms

  • Maitotoxin 1
  • Maitotoxin, sodium salt (1:2)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Ladder-shaped polycyclic moleculeexp.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, ethanol, and 1-butanol saturated water, insoluble in diethyl ether, acetone, and chloroformexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
3,425.90 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
3,423.5811 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-7.7calc.
Topological polar surface area
994.7 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
28calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
68calc.
Rotatable bonds
36calc.
Heavy atoms
236calc.
Rings
32calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.95calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
98calc.
Components
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=CC2OC3CC4OC5CCCOC5CC4OC3CC2OC2CC3OC4CCC5OC6CCC(C7CCC8OC9CC%10OC%11CC%12OC%13CCC(C%14CCC%15OC(CCCCC%16CCC%17OC(C%18CCC%19OC%20CC%21OC%22CCC(CCCC%23CCC%24OC%25CC%26OC%27CCC%28OCCCC%28OC%27CC%26OC%25CC%24O%23)OC%22CC%21OC%20CC%19O%18)CCC%17O%16)CCC%15O%14)OC%13CC%12OC%11CCC%10OC9CC8O7)OC6CC5OC4CC3OC2C1

C1=CC2OC3CC4OC5CCCOC5CC4OC3CC2OC2CC3OC4CCC5OC6CCC(C7CCC8OC9CC%10OC%11CC%12OC%13CCC(C%14CCC%15OC(CCCCC%16CCC%17OC(C%18CCC%19OC%20CC%21OC%22CCC(CCCC%23CCC%24OC%25CC%26OC%27CCC%28OCCCC%28OC%27CC%26OC%25CC%24O%23)OC%22CC%21OC%20CC%19O%18)CCC%17O%16)CCC%15O%14)OC%13CC%12OC%11CCC%10OC9CC8O7)OC6CC5OC4CC3OC2C1

32 rings, 152 atoms.

No other chemical in our database has this scaffold.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)

Hazard statements

  • H300Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary statements (18)
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Maitotoxin (MTX) is a potent shellfish toxin widely used as an in vitro tool for increasing intracellular Ca2+ and studying Ca2+ -dependent processes.

Calcium channel activator, research tool for ion flux.

How it is made

Maitotoxion, a putative Ca2+ channel agonist, was isolated from cultures of the marine dinoflagellate Gambierdiscus toxicus as a colorless amorphous solid.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Maitotoxin is traded under.

HS 2932.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$3.81B
+10.3% vs 2023, imports $7.05B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.9%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
  3. Germany7.8%
Top importers
  1. United States49.7%
  2. China11.9%
  3. India * partner reported3.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Maitotoxin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Maitotoxin?

Maitotoxin is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C164H256Na2O68S2 and a molar mass of 3,425.90 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 59392-53-9.

What is the CAS number of Maitotoxin?

The CAS registry number of Maitotoxin is 59392-53-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Maitotoxin?

The molecular formula of Maitotoxin is C164H256Na2O68S2 and its molar mass is 3,425.90 g/mol.

What is Maitotoxin used for?

Maitotoxin (MTX) is a potent shellfish toxin widely used as an in vitro tool for increasing intracellular Ca2+ and studying Ca2+ -dependent processes. Calcium channel activator, research tool for ion flux.

Is Maitotoxin hazardous?

Maitotoxin carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: fatal if swallowed, fatal in contact with skin, fatal if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Maitotoxin?

Maitotoxin is usually classified under HS code 293299 (Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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