Saxitoxin
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| Saxitoxin | |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C10H17N7O4 |
| Molecular mass | 299.29 g/mol |
| CAS number | 35523-89-8 |
| SMILES | N=C1N[C@@H](COC(N)=O) [C@H]3[C@]2(N=C(N)N3) N1CCC2(O)O |
Saxitoxin (STX), is a neurotoxin found in marine dinoflagellates. It is a selective Na+ (sodium) channel blocker.
It is listed in schedule 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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