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A6428

Aflatoxin M1

From Aspergillus flavus, , mycotoxin, film

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H12O7
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
328.27
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
229-865-4
MDL number:
Form:
film
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Product Name

Aflatoxin M1, from Aspergillus flavus

biological source

Aspergillus flavus

Quality Segment

form

film

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@]12OC=C[C@@]1(O)c3c(O2)cc(OC)c4C5=C(C(=O)CC5)C(=O)Oc34

InChI

1S/C17H12O7/c1-21-9-6-10-13(17(20)4-5-22-16(17)23-10)14-12(9)7-2-3-8(18)11(7)15(19)24-14/h4-6,16,20H,2-3H2,1H3/t16-,17-/m1/s1

InChI key

MJBWDEQAUQTVKK-IAGOWNOFSA-N

General description

Aflatoxins are metabolites of fungus, that are mainly seen in feeds and foods. Aflatoxin M1 is a hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1. It is liberated in milk, urine and produced in liver after receiving aflatoxin B1.

Application

Aflatoxin M1 has been used as a standard to investigate the incidence and occurrence of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in Brazilian milk and infant formula. It has also been used as standard to investigate the incidence and occurrence of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in dairy products produced in Brazil.
Aflatoxin M1 is both a hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin that has been shown to cause immunosuppression in animals.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Aflatoxin M1 possesses hepatocarcinogenic properties.

Preparation Note

Aspergillus flavus metabolite.

Disclaimer

Possibly carcinogenic.


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signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Carc. 1B - Muta. 1B

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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