C17H14O6
314.29 g/mol
OtherDanger
AFLATOXIN B2
CAS7220-81-7EC230-618-8
Category
Other
Compound Class
n.a
Primary Use
mycotoxin reference standard for research
Aflatoxin B2 is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus molds, known for its potent carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. It is primarily recognized as a contaminant in agricultural commodities such as maize, peanuts, and tree nuts, posing a significant food safety concern.
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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-1,9,11,13(17)-tetraene-16,18-dione
InChIKey
WWSYXEZEXMQWHT-WNWIJWBNSA-N
SMILES
COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3)C(=O)OC2=C4[C@@H]5CCO[C@@H]5OC4=C1
Synonyms (15)
- AFLATOXIN B
- AFLATOXIN B2
- Dihydroaflatoxin B1
- Dihydroaflatoxine B1