Description

Aflatoxinq18,9-Oxide is a specialized chemical compound of significant interest in analytical and research chemistry. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for the study of aflatoxin metabolism and toxicology. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and quality control departments within the food safety, agricultural, and pharmaceutical sectors to ensure accurate detection and analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for calibrating equipment and validating methods in HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS analysis.
• Metabolic Studies: Key intermediate in research investigating the biotransformation, activation, and detoxification pathways of aflatoxins.
• Toxicology Research: Essential for in vitro and in vivo studies to understand the genotoxicity and carcinogenic mechanisms of aflatoxin derivatives.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Used in the development and quality control of testing kits and laboratory protocols to monitor aflatoxin contamination.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in the identification and quantification of potential mutagenic impurities in drug substances and products.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for academic and industrial laboratories developing new analytical techniques for mycotoxin detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxinq18,9-Oxide
CAS No.	138836-73-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Aflatoxin Q1 8,9-epoxide; Aflatoxin Q1-8,9-exo-epoxide; 8,9-Epoxy-aflatoxin Q1; Aflatoxin Q1 exo-8,9-oxide; (6aR,9aR)-8,9-Epoxy-4-methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromen-11(1H)-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Aflatoxinq18,9-Oxide is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous identity, purity, and stability testing to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing batch-specific results from advanced analytical techniques, is provided to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, methanol)

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