MadSci Network: Biochemistry
Query:

Re: What chemical causes the rash from poison ivy?

Date: Tue Mar 27 11:31:13 2001
Posted By: Michael Onken, Admin, MadSci Network
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 985634613.Bc
Message:

The "poison" of poison ivy (Rhus radicans) is

Urushiol

Here are some links that can tell you more:

Dr. Dukes Phytochemical Database

Molecule of the Day: January 25, 1999

Toxic Agents in Plants

Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Its Cousins


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