Aflatoxin B1

Name: Aflatoxin B1
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027097

About Aflatoxin B1

Listed under CAS 1162-65-8, Aflatoxin B1 is an impurity of Aflatoxin available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C17H12O6, molecular weight 312.27 g/mol. Alternative names: 5-carboxylate and 03 - Mycotoxins.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Aflatoxin impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Aflatoxin B1
Catalogue No.	VQ-027097
CAS Number	1162-65-8
IUPAC name	(3S,7R)-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.02,9.03,7.013,17]nonadeca-1,4,9,11,13(17)-pentaene-16,18-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₁₂O₆
Molecular weight	312.27 g/mol
Exact mass	312.0634
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OQIQSTLJSLGHID-WNWIJWBNSA-N
SMILES	COC1=C2C3=C(C(=O)CC3)C(=O)OC2=C4[C@@H]5C=CO[C@@H]5OC4=C1
PubChem CID	186907

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 6
TPSA	71.1 Å²
Synonyms	Aflatoxin B1 from Aspergillus flavus, from Aspergillus flavus, 5-carboxylate, 03 - Mycotoxins, 779 - Aflatoxin, 5 - Mycotoxins in animal feed, AFB 1, 804 - Mycotoxins in dried fruits, EX-A5480

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300+H310+H330Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P318, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1162-65-8

Aflatoxin-B1, ≥98.00%

CAS: 1162-65-8
Formula: C₁₇H₁₂O₆
MW: 312.27 g/mol

VQ-020506

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Aflatoxin B1?

The CAS Registry Number of Aflatoxin B1 is 1162-65-8. It is also known as Aflatoxin B1 from Aspergillus flavus, from Aspergillus flavus, 5-carboxylate, 03 - Mycotoxins.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aflatoxin B1?

Aflatoxin B1 has the molecular formula C17H12O6 and a molecular weight of 312.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S,7R)-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.02,9.03,7.013,17]nonadeca-1,4,9,11,13(17)-pentaene-16,18-dione.

What is Aflatoxin B1 used for?

Aflatoxin B1 is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Aflatoxin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Aflatoxin B1 can I order?

We supply Aflatoxin B1 in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Aflatoxin B1?

Yes. Every lot of Aflatoxin B1 is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Aflatoxin B1 be shipped internationally?

Yes. Aflatoxin B1 is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.