Technical Data

A0925-01F
CAS Number
1165-39-5
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00005089
Molecular Formula
C17H12O7
Molecular Weight
328.3
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Aflatoxin G1
(7aR,10aS)-3,4,7a,10a-Tetrahydro-5-methoxy-1H,12H-furo[3’,2’:4,5]furo[2,3-h]pyrano[3,4-c][1]benzopyran-1,12-dione

Aflatoxin G1 is the major analogue of the green fluorescent family of bisfuranocoumarin mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and related species. Alfatoxins are one of the most potent mycotoxins known but are in fact "pre-toxins" requiring metabolic activation to the toxic principle. Aflatoxins are found widely in nature in trace amounts particularly grains and nuts. The toxicity of these metabolites was first recognised in the 1950s and their structures elucidated in 1963. Aflatoxins have been extensively reviewed.

Source
Aflatoxin G1 from Aspergillus flavus
Synonyms
(7aR,10aS)-3,4,7a,10a-Tetrahydro-5-methoxy-1H,12H-furo[3’,2’:4,5]furo[2,3-h]pyrano[3,4-c][1]benzopyran-1,12-dione
Molecular Formula:
C17H12O7
Molecular Weight
~328.3
Appearance
Supplied as a white powder.
Purity
≥99% (HPLC)
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Cifford, R., et al.: Nature, 209, 312 (1966), Wogan, et al.: Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 12, 681 (1974), Sinz, M.W., et al.: J. Toxicol. Toxin Rev., 10, 87 (1991), Shantha, T., et al.: Nat. Toxins, 7, 175 (1999)
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