| Description | Bikaverin is a reddish pigment produced by different fungal species with antibiotic properties against certain protozoa and fungi. Bikaverin also has antitumoral activity against different cancer cell lines. |
| Synonyms | BRN 0358013, Lycopersin |
| molecular weight | 382.32 |
| Molecular formula | C20H14O8 |
| CAS | 33390-21-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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