Aflatoxin M1

• Catalog No.: A357500
• CAS Number: 6795-23-9
• M. F.: C17H12O7
• M. W.: 328.27298
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3R,7R)-3-hydroxy-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.0^2,^9.0^3,^7.0^1^3,^1^7]nonadeca-1,4,9,11,13(17)-pentaene-16,18-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: (3R,7R)-3-hydroxy-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.0^2,^9.0^3,^7.0^1^3,^1^7]nonadeca-1,4,9,11,13(17)-pentaene-16,18-dione
• Synonyms: (6aR,9aR)-2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-9a-hydroxy-4-methoxy-cyclopenta[c]furo[3’,2’:4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; AFM1

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 6795-23-9

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White Solid
• Melting Point: >250°C (dec.)
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

An Aspergillus flavus metabolite. Aflatoxin M1 in milk as a secondary metabolite of the Aflatoxin B1 formed in moldy forages. It is cancerogenic, hepatotoxic, and immunosuppressive in animals and man. Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites found in foods and f

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