Description

Aflatoxin M2 is a significant secondary fungal metabolite and a key biomarker for the presence of aflatoxin B2 in dairy products. This compound is essential for analytical laboratories and quality control departments requiring precise detection and quantification in food safety monitoring. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the food and feed industries, as well as in regulatory and diagnostic sectors, for method development, calibration, and contamination analysis.

Application

• Food Safety Analysis: Calibration standard for the quantitative HPLC or LC-MS/MS analysis of aflatoxin M2 in milk, dairy products, and animal feed.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical reference material for developing, validating, and verifying analytical methods in compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO, AOAC, EU regulations).
• Quality Control & Assurance: Used in internal and third-party laboratory QC programs to ensure accuracy and reliability of aflatoxin testing protocols.
• Toxicological Research: Reference compound for studying the metabolism, toxicity, and health impacts of aflatoxins in animal and human models.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Key component in the production of immunoassay kits (ELISA) and lateral flow devices for rapid screening of aflatoxin M2.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Essential for testing laboratories to ensure products meet the stringent maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by authorities like the FDA and EFSA.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin M2
CAS No.	6885-57-0
Molecular Formula	C17H14O7
Molecular Weight	330.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxyaflatoxin B2; Dihydroaflatoxin M1; [6aR-(6aα,9aα)]-2,3,6a,8,9,9a-Hexahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; Aflatoxin M2; AFM2
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Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin M2 is produced and handled under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure high purity and stability for critical analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference materials to support compliance with global food safety regulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dedicated freezer. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. The material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
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%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol, acetonitrile; slightly soluble in water

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