Aflatoxin B2

• CAT Number: R010787
• CAS Number: 7220-81-7
• Molecular Formula: C17H14O6
• Molecular Weight: 314.29
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (6aR,9aS)-2,3,6a,8,9,9a-Hexahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3’,2’:4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; Dihydroaflatoxin B1; Dihydroaflatoxine B1
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (3S,7R)-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.02,9.03,7.013,17]nonadeca-1,9,11,13(17)-tetraene-16,18-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H14O6/c1-20-10-6-11-14(8-4-5-21-17(8)22-11)15-13(10)7-2-3-9(18)12(7)16(19)23-15/h6,8,17H,2-5H2,1H3/t8-,17+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WWSYXEZEXMQWHT-WNWIJWBNSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3)C(=O)OC2=C4[C@@H]5CCO[C@@H]5OC4=C1

Aflatoxin B2（Cat No.:R010787）is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus species, particularly Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, commonly found in crops like peanuts, corn, and grains. This toxin poses significant health risks, as it is known to be hepatotoxic and can contribute to liver damage and cancer upon prolonged exposure. Aflatoxin B2 is less potent than Aflatoxin B1 but remains a concern for food safety and public health, leading to strict regulations and monitoring in food and agriculture. Research into detection and mitigation strategies aims to reduce aflatoxin contamination in the food supply.

Reference

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