Brevetoxins and derivatives
Description:
A group of cyclic polyether compounds produced naturally by a species of dinoflagellate known as Karenia brevis. They contain a Pentaoxapentacycloheptacos- 23-en-7-one derivative (type a brevetoxin) or a pentaoxapentacyclotetracosa- 8,23-dien-7-one derivative (type b brevetoxin).