fumonisin b1 and its Impurities

Fumonisin B1 is hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic in all animal species tested. It is the most prevalent member of a family of toxins known as fumonisins, produced by several species of Fusarium molds, such as Fusarium verticillioides, which occur mainly in maize wheat and other cereals. Reference standards of Fumonisin B1 API,and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.