Batrachotoxin
Batrachotoxin
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem
31958
SMILES
CC1=CNC(=C1C(=O)OC(C)C2=CC(C7)(O6)O)C)O)CN(CCO4)C)C
Properties
Molecular formula
C31H42N2O6
Molar mass
538.67 g mol-1
Hazards
Main hazards
Highly toxic
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references
Batrachotoxins (BTX) are extremely potent cardiotoxic and neurotoxic steroidal alkaloids found in certain species of frogs (poison dart frog), Melyridae beetles and birds (Pitohui, Ifrita kowaldi).
Contents
1 Chemistry
2 Toxicity
3 Treatment
4 Source
5 Use
6 Sources
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Chemistry
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