Molecular Formula
C17H12O6
M.W.
312.27
CAS number
1162-65-8
MSDS
Source
Aspergillus flavus
Fermentek product Code
AFB-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
260°C-269°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10 mg/ml of Dichloromethane
Names and identifiers

2,3,6aα,9aα-tetrahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[2',3':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione

HSDB 3453

EU number
214-603-3
Description

Aflatoxin B1 is a potent hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin. It is also mutagenic, teratogenic, and causes immunosuppression in animals.

InChl Key
OQIQSTLJSLGHID-WNWIJWBNSA-N
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3)C(=O)OC2=C4C5C=COC5OC4=C1
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3)C(=O)OC2=C4[C@@H]5C=CO[C@@H]5OC4=C1
Solubility ( literature )

May be dissolved in DCM, DMSO or Methanol

Compound Classification

Furano-furano-Benzopyran mycotoxin Aflatoxin

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Open carefully – Lyophilized solid under vacuum
Retest time
3 Years
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Shipped in amber-glass vials
Transport safety: class 6.1 PG I
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
PG I
Title
HS FER recommendation
Value
Laboratory reagents or reference material-38220000
Title
HS--EU
Value
Heterocyclic compounds wi/ oxygen hetero-atom(s) only; lactones; other
Signal to sort
A