Description

Aflatoxin G2 is a potent mycotoxin and a significant secondary metabolite produced by certain strains of *Aspergillus* fungi, primarily *A. flavus* and *A. parasiticus*. This compound is critically important for research, analytical testing, and quality control in industries where mycotoxin contamination poses a severe risk to product safety and regulatory compliance. It is an essential reference standard for laboratories in the food and feed safety, agricultural, and pharmaceutical sectors, enabling accurate detection, quantification, and method validation to protect supply chains and consumer health.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments like HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA kits.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Critical for developing and validating testing methods to monitor and control aflatoxin contamination in grains, nuts, spices, dairy products, and animal feed.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies to investigate the metabolism, toxicokinetics, and long-term health effects (carcinogenicity, mutagenicity) of aflatoxins.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key component in establishing the accuracy, precision, and detection limits of new analytical protocols in compliance with ISO, AOAC, or other international standards.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Employed in laboratory proficiency testing and as an internal control standard to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of testing results.
• Regulatory Compliance: Essential for testing laboratories to demonstrate compliance with strict global regulatory limits set by bodies like the FDA, EFSA, and Codex Alimentarius.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxin G2
CAS No.	7241-98-7
Molecular Formula	C17H14O7
Molecular Weight	330.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxyaflatoxin B2; Aflatoxin G2; [6aR-(6aα,9aα)]-2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; (6aR,9aS)-4-Methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione; NSC 529592
EINECS	230-633-4

Quality Control

Our Aflatoxin G2 is produced and handled under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure the highest purity and stability for critical analytical applications. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques such as HPLC and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, confirming identity, purity, and concentration. We support compliance with major pharmacopeial and food safety guidelines, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dedicated freezer. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation. The product is strictly light-sensitive and must be protected from all light exposure during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solution Clarity	Clear, colorless solution
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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