Description

Aflatoxin M1 CAS NO 6795-23-9 is a hydroxylated metabolite of Aflatoxin B1, primarily formed in the liver of mammals and excreted in milk. This mycotoxin is of critical importance for food safety and public health due to its potent carcinogenicity and toxicity. It is an essential reference standard and analytical target for laboratories in the dairy, food testing, and agricultural sectors to ensure regulatory compliance and product safety.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration and validation of analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA in food testing laboratories.
• Dairy Product Safety Monitoring: Critical for the quantitative analysis of Aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products to comply with international regulatory limits (e.g., EU, FDA, Codex Alimentarius).
• Feed and Food Quality Control: Used in the development and quality control of test kits and immunoassays designed to screen for aflatoxin contamination in animal feed and human food chains.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key reagent in studies investigating the metabolism, toxicity, and health impacts of aflatoxins in both animals and humans.
• Method Development and Proficiency Testing: Essential for laboratories developing new analytical methods or participating in inter-laboratory comparison and accreditation programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin M1
CAS No.	6795-23-9
Molecular Formula	C17H12O7
Molecular Weight	328.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxyaflatoxin B1; Aflatoxin M1; AFM1; (6aR,9aR)-4-Methoxy-2,3,6a,8,9,9a-hexahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione; Milk Toxin
EINECS	229-865-1

Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin M1 is produced and handled under strict quality-controlled conditions suitable for analytical and research purposes. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and chromatographic homogeneity. We ensure compliance with the needs of accredited laboratories, and specifications can be tailored to meet the requirements of pharmacopeial or food safety standards upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing desiccated at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale 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%

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