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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>(-)-Citrinin</strong> is a mycotoxin produced by various fungal species, primarily used in research for toxicological studies. Its molecular formula is <strong>C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>14</sub>O<sub>6</sub></strong> with CAS number <strong>518-29-6</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Toxicology Research:</strong> Investigating nephrotoxic mechanisms in biological models.</li>
<li><strong>Food Safety:</strong> Serving as a reference standard for contaminant detection assays.</li>
<li><strong>Pharmaceutical Screening:</strong> Evaluating antifungal drug efficacy against toxin-producing strains.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly prohibited in human medications and food products due to severe kidney toxicity. Storage requires sealed containers at 2-8°C in dark, dry environments to prevent degradation and contamination.</p>