Description

Aflatoxin B2A is a critical analytical reference standard used for the accurate identification and quantification of mycotoxin contamination. This high-purity compound is essential for ensuring food and feed safety, protecting consumer health, and meeting stringent global regulatory requirements. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, quality control departments, and research institutions in the food safety, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for calibrating equipment and validating methods in mycotoxin testing.
• Food Safety Testing: Quantification of aflatoxin B2A contamination in nuts, grains, spices, and dairy products to comply with FDA, EU, and other international regulations.
• Feed Quality Control: Analysis of animal feed ingredients to prevent toxin transmission into the food chain.
• Method Development & Validation: Crucial for developing new HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or immunoassay-based detection protocols.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies investigating the metabolism, toxicity, and health impacts of aflatoxins.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Testing: Potential application in screening for mycotoxin impurities in botanical drug substances.
• Proficiency Testing: Serves as a known analyte in inter-laboratory comparison programs to ensure testing accuracy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin B2A
CAS No.	17878-54-5
Molecular Formula	C17H14O7
Molecular Weight	330.29 g/mol
Synonyms	8,9-Dihydroaflatoxin B2; Dihydroaflatoxin B2; 8,9-Dihydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; Aflatoxin B2 Dihydro Derivative; Aflatoxin B2A (Dihydro B2); [1,11b]Dihydro-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydro-4-methoxy-1H,11H-furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]pyrano[3,4-c][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione
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Quality Control

Every batch of Aflatoxin B2A is manufactured and handled under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance with your laboratory's quality standards. Our commitment to reliable and consistent reference material quality supports your critical analytical data integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light or air should be avoided. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol; slightly soluble in acetone

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