Description

Aflatoxin B2 is a potent secondary fungal metabolite and a significant member of the aflatoxin family of mycotoxins. It is primarily used as a critical analytical reference standard for the accurate detection and quantification of mycotoxin contamination in food, feed, and agricultural products. This high-purity compound is essential for laboratories and quality control departments in the food safety, agricultural, and analytical chemistry industries to ensure regulatory compliance and protect public health.

Application

• Primary use as a certified analytical reference standard for calibration and method validation in chromatography (HPLC, LC-MS).
• Critical component in the development and quality control of immunoassay test kits (e.g., ELISA) for mycotoxin screening.
• Spiking agent for proficiency testing and recovery studies in food and feed safety laboratories.
• Research on the toxicology, metabolism, and carcinogenicity of aflatoxins.
• Calibration of laboratory equipment to meet stringent international food safety regulations (e.g., EU, FDA).
• Use in academic and governmental research institutions studying mycotoxin prevention and control strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin B2
CAS No.	22040-96-6
Molecular Formula	C17H14O6
Molecular Weight	314.29 g/mol
Synonyms	AFB2; (6aR,9aS)-4-Methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione; Aflatoxin B₂; NSC 529592
EINECS	244-744-7

Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin B2 is produced and handled under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure the highest purity and stability required for analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and chromatographic data. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for reference materials to ensure reliability and traceability in your analytical workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. For long-term storage, solutions should be prepared in appropriate solvents and kept at -20°C or below. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in aqueous solutions

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