Aflatoxin Q1

• CAT Number: R052639
• CAS Number: 52819-96-2
• Molecular Formula: C17H12O7
• Molecular Weight: 328.276
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3S,6aR,9aS)-2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-3-hydroxy-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3’,2’:4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione; [3S-(3α,6aα,9aα)]-2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-3-hydroxy-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3’,2’:4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione
• Target: Fungal
• Storage: -20°C
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H12O7/c1-21-9-5-10-11(6-2-3-22-17(6)23-10)15-14(9)12-7(18)4-8(19)13(12)16(20)24-15/h2-3,5-7,17-18H,4H2,1H3/t6-,7-,17+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: GYNOTJLCULOEIM-XKRJZGAWSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3O)C(=O)OC2=C4C5C=COC5OC4=C1

Aflatoxin Q1 is a metabolite of aflatoxin B1, produced by certain Aspergillus species of fungi. Found in contaminated food and feed, it is a potent hepatotoxin and carcinogen, posing significant health risks. Aflatoxin Q1 is primarily formed in the liver during the metabolism of aflatoxin B1. Research focuses on its toxicological effects, mechanisms of action, and detection methods to ensure food safety and develop strategies for mitigating exposure to aflatoxins in agricultural products.