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| Name: | Cantharidin |
|---|---|
| PubChem Compound ID: | 10219801 |
| Description: | A toxic compound, isolated from the Spanish fly or blistering beetle (Lytta (Cantharis) vesicatoria) and other insects. It is a potent and specific inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A). This compound can produce severe skin inflammation, and is extremely toxic if ingested orally. |
| Molecular formula: | C10H12O4 |
| Molecular weight: | 196.2 g/mol |
