title: Identification of oenanthotoxin and related compounds in hemlock water dropwort poisoning.
abstract: The case histories are presented of three separate incidents of poisoning by ingestion of Hemlock Water Dropwort tubers (Oenanthe crocata). Two of these cases involved a fatality. An analytical profile is provided for oenanthotoxin, the major toxic principal of the tubers. Chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectral data for related compounds are also given.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000480:Alkynes; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D053281:Enediynes; D005233:Fatty Alcohols / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000032:analysis; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000378:metabolism*; D013056:Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
chemical_list: D000480:Alkynes; D053281:Enediynes; D005233:Fatty Alcohols; D010936:Plant Extracts; C010719:enanthotoxin