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C17H12O6
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AFLATOXIN B1

CAS1162-65-8EC214-603-3
Category
Other
Compound Class
n.a
Primary Use
research compound

Aflatoxin B1 is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain fungi, primarily found in contaminated food commodities such as peanuts, corn, and dried chili peppers. It appears as colorless to pale yellow crystals or white powder and exhibits blue fluorescence.

Naturally occurring mycotoxin in peanuts, cottonseed meal, corn, dried chili peppers, and other foods contaminated with fungi

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(3S,7R)-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.02,9.03,7.013,17]nonadeca-1,4,9,11,13(17)-pentaene-16,18-dione

InChIKey

OQIQSTLJSLGHID-WNWIJWBNSA-N

SMILES

COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3)C(=O)OC2=C4[C@@H]5C=CO[C@@H]5OC4=C1

Synonyms (28)
  • AFBI
  • 03 - Mycotoxins
  • 5 - Mycotoxins in animal feed
  • 5-carboxylate
  • 779 - Aflatoxin
  • AFB 1
  • AFLATOXIN B1
  • Aflatoxin B1 (Standard)