Satratoxin-H

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Satratoxin-H is a highly toxic natural toxin made by certain fungi, mainly Stachybotrys chartarum and Trichoderma cornu-damae. It belongs to the trichothecene family of mycotoxins and can cause a disease called Stachybotrotoxicosis in humans and animals.

What it does
- Exposure can occur by ingestion, inhalation, or contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth). Skin contact is less likely to cause severe effects, but sensitive tissues can become inflamed.
- It is extremely dangerous and can be fatal if large amounts are ingested or inhaled.

Solubility and form
- Satratoxin-H is almost insoluble in water but dissolves well in many organic solvents, including ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, acetone, and chloroform.

Toxicity
- In mice, an injected dose of about 1.0–1.4 mg/kg is lethal. It is reported to be about five times more toxic than the related T-2 toxin.

Classification
- It is not officially classified as a chemical weapon.

In short, satratoxin-H is a very potent natural toxin produced by specific fungi, with serious health risks through various routes of exposure, poor water solubility, and a high level of toxicity relative to closely related toxins.