Tenuazonic Acid is potent tetramic acid mycotoxin produced by several fungal genera, notably Alternaria. It exhibits antitumor, antiviral and antibacterial activity. It has phytotoxic and phytotoxic properties. It is a compound of interest in Alzheimer's disease research. Several methods exist for determining Tenuazonic Acid in food safety.
Tenuazonic acid is soluble in DMF and DMSO and is moderately soluble in methanol and ethanol.
