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Description :
Alternariol monomethyl ether has a role as an antifungal agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a benzochromenone and an aromatic ether. It derives from an alternariol.
Sources of Exposure: Cereal grains such as wheat, barley, and sorghum
Health Impacts: Induces cell death in human colon carcinoma cells.
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Pubchem: Alternariol monomethyl ether(Accessed December 2020) Cayman Chemical: Alternariol monomethyl ether (Accessed December 2020) Bensassi, F. et al., 2011