Description

Aflatoxin CAS NO 1402-68-2 is a potent mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus species, primarily *Aspergillus flavus* and *Aspergillus parasiticus*. This compound is of critical importance in food safety, agricultural, and pharmaceutical research due to its significant carcinogenic and hepatotoxic properties. It is essential for laboratories and industries focused on toxicology studies, analytical method development, and the production of reference standards for quality control.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments like HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA kits in food and feed testing laboratories.
• Food Safety Research: Critical for developing and verifying detection methods to monitor aflatoxin contamination levels in nuts, grains, spices, and dairy products to ensure compliance with global regulatory limits (e.g., FDA, EU, Codex Alimentarius).
• Toxicological Studies: Used in biomedical and pharmacological research to study the mechanisms of hepatotoxicity, carcinogenesis, and immunosuppression, aiding in risk assessment and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Serves as a spike or control in proficiency testing programs and internal quality control protocols for laboratories involved in mycotoxin analysis.
• Agricultural Product Development: Employed in research to evaluate the efficacy of antifungal agents, biocontrol methods, and storage technologies aimed at preventing aflatoxin formation in crops.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Essential raw material for the production of antibodies and antigens used in rapid test kits and immunoassays for on-site screening of mycotoxins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin
CAS No.	1402-68-2
Molecular Formula	C17H12O6
Molecular Weight	312.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Aflatoxin B1; AFB1; Aflatoxin B₁; 2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; NSC 529592; Toxin from Aspergillus flavus
EINECS	215-765-0

Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin is produced and handled under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and stability, complying with the requirements for high-purity reference standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing results from HPLC, LC-MS, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. We support traceability and data integrity for research and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as indicated on the label or COA. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, consider storing at -20°C. This product is strictly light-sensitive and easily oxidized; therefore, handling should be minimized, and containers should only be opened in a controlled environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Mass spectrum conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water

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