Tenuazonic acid

细交链孢菌酮酸

Also known as: (5S)-3-Acetyl-5-sec-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-pyrrolin-2-one, L-Tenuazonic acid, AAC-toxin, Vivotoxin, 3-Acetyl-5-(butan-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-one, 4-acetyl-2-butan-2-yl-3-hydroxy-1,2-dihydropyrrol-5-one, l-3-pyrrolin-2-on

Tenuazonic acid (CAS 610-88-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 197.231 g/mol. It is also known as (5S)-3-Acetyl-5-sec-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-pyrrolin-2-one, L-Tenuazonic acid and AAC-toxin. Key properties include a melting point of 74.5°C, a boiling point of 401.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 196.4±28.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
610-88-8
Jingsj CID
J-1958182-4
Molecular Formula
C10H15NO3
Chinese Name
细交链孢菌酮酸
Molecular Weight
197.231 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point74.5°C
Boiling Point401.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point196.4±28.7 °C
Exact Mass197.105194
PSA66.40000
LogP0.81
Vapor Pressure0.0±2.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.519
Storage Conditions-20°C

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H301 — Toxic if swallowed

Activity & Biological Data

TargetPSII[2]
Additional Information[1]. Zhou B, et al. An evaluation of tenuazonic acid, a potential biobased herbicide in cotton. Pest Manag Sci. 2019 Mar 7. [2]. Chen S, et al. Recent advances in tenuazonic acid as a potential herbicide. Pestic Biochem Physiol. 2017 Nov;143:252-257.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933990090
Summary2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Tenuazonic acid?

The CAS number of Tenuazonic acid is 610-88-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tenuazonic acid?

Tenuazonic acid has molecular formula C10H15NO3 and molecular weight 197.231 g/mol.

Is Tenuazonic acid hazardous?

Tenuazonic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Tenuazonic acid?

For Tenuazonic acid, Upstream Products: L-Isoleucine methyl ester hydrochloride.

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