Description

Aflatoxin B1 is a potent mycotoxin and secondary fungal metabolite produced primarily by *Aspergillus flavus* and *Aspergillus parasiticus*. This compound is critically important as a reference standard for analytical testing and research due to its significant health and economic impact as a food and feed contaminant. It is essential for laboratories in the food safety, agricultural, and life science sectors requiring precise calibration, method validation, and toxicological studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for the calibration of HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA systems in mycotoxin testing laboratories.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Critical for quantifying contamination levels to ensure compliance with global regulatory limits (e.g., EU, FDA) in nuts, grains, spices, and dairy products.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies investigating the mechanisms of aflatoxin-induced hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenesis.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key component in developing and verifying new analytical techniques for mycotoxin detection.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Employed by manufacturers of diagnostic kits and immunoaffinity columns to ensure product performance and accuracy.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental for studies in mycology, food chemistry, and public health within universities and government agencies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin B1
CAS No.	1162-65-8
Molecular Formula	C17H12O6
Molecular Weight	312.27 g/mol
Synonyms	AFB1; (6aR,9aR)-4-Methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione; Aflatoxin B1; NSC 529592
EINECS	214-603-3

Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin B1 is produced and handled under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure the highest purity and stability for critical analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and levels of any related substances. We support compliance with international pharmacopeial and food safety standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at 2-8°C. This material is strictly light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere and allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (UV)	Spectrum corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.