Description

Aflatoxicol I is a significant metabolite of aflatoxin B1, a potent mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus species. This compound is of critical importance in toxicological research and food safety analysis, serving as a key biomarker for studying aflatoxin metabolism and exposure. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and quality control departments within the food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries for method development, reference standards, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the accurate quantification of aflatoxin metabolites in complex matrices via HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or ELISA techniques.
• Toxicological Research: Essential for in vitro and in vivo studies investigating the metabolic activation, detoxification pathways, and comparative toxicity of aflatoxin B1 and its derivatives.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Employed in the development and validation of analytical methods to monitor aflatoxin contamination and assess human and animal exposure risks.
• Biomarker Studies: Acts as a specific biomarker in biochemical and epidemiological research to understand aflatoxin exposure levels and their correlation with health outcomes.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for calibrating instruments, establishing detection limits, and ensuring the accuracy and precision of analytical protocols in regulatory and commercial labs.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used in the safety assessment of natural product-derived pharmaceuticals and supplements where aflatoxin contamination is a potential concern.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aflatoxicol I
CAS No.	92170-42-8
Molecular Formula	C17H14O6
Molecular Weight	314.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Aflatoxicol; (6aR,9aS)-4-Methoxy-2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h]chromene-1,11-dione; 2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; Aflatoxin B1 metabolite M1; Aflatoxin B1 alcohol
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Quality Control

Every batch of Aflatoxicol I is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to support your research and compliance needs. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO)

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