Moniliformin

Moniliformin is a quite unusual mycotoxin, a feed contaminant that is quite lethal to fowl.

Moniliformin is formed in many cereals by a number of Fusarium species that include, besides Fusarium moniliforme, Fusarium avenaceum. Fusarium subglutinans, Fusarium proliferatum and others.

Physicochemical information
Solubility information: Moniliformin is soluble in water and polar solvents, such as methanol. λmax: 226, 259 in methanol