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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > toxic substances > toxins > microbial toxins > mycotoxins > penicillic acid
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > heterocyclic compounds > heterocyclic oxygen compounds > lactones > penicillic acid
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > esters > lactones > penicillic acid
Preferred Term:

penicillic acid

Definition:
A mycotoxin with antibiotic and carcinogenic activity produced by various strains of Penicillium and Aspergillus. It has been found in tobacco, sausages, and corn.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
mycotoxins, lactones
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48948
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