Salinomycin is a compound with the chemical formula C42H70O11. Salinomycin belongs to the terpene glycosides, a subclass of prenol lipids within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 751.01 g/mol, salinomycin is a heavy molecule.
The substance is found in or released from five recorded sources, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products used as antibiotics, and food, food processing and cookware specifically for the preparation of wine or sparkling wine. It is also associated with electrical and electronic equipment, such as relays, antennas, and gas filled discharge tubes with solid cathode. Recorded exposure routes for salinomycin include oral and inhalation.