Description

Aflatoxin 495 is a high-purity analytical reference standard, identified by CAS NO 102489-05-4. This compound is critical for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of mycotoxin detection and quantification in complex matrices. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, food safety regulators, and quality control departments in the agricultural and food processing industries for method validation, calibration, and proficiency testing.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for calibrating HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA systems for aflatoxin analysis.
• Food Safety Testing: Essential for quantifying aflatoxin contamination in nuts, grains, spices, and dairy products to ensure compliance with global regulatory limits (e.g., FDA, EU, Codex).
• Method Development & Validation: Used by research institutions and contract labs to develop, optimize, and validate new analytical methods for mycotoxin detection.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Serves as a critical control material in laboratory proficiency testing and internal quality assurance programs.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in toxicological studies and research investigating the health impacts of mycotoxin exposure.
• Animal Feed Analysis: Used to test feed ingredients and finished products to prevent mycotoxin exposure in livestock.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin 495
CAS No.	102489-05-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Aflatoxin 495; Aflatoxin B3; 4,9-Dihydroxy-2,3,7a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione; Dihydroaflatoxin B1; Aflatoxin B1 dihydrodiol; Aflatoxin B1 8,9-dihydrodiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin 495 is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and stability. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic analyses. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference materials to support your compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, and other rigorous laboratory accreditation standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a dry environment. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in specified solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, methanol)

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