Aflatoxin B1
Agent Name
Aflatoxin B1
CAS Number
1162-65-8
Formula
C17-H12-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
2,3,6aalpha,9aalpha-Tetrahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta(c )furo(3',2':4,5)furo(2,3-h)(1)benzopyran-1,11-dione; AFB1; Cyclopenta(c )furo(3',2':4,5)furo(2,3-h)(1)benzopyran-1,11-dione, 2,3,6a,9a-tetrahydro-4-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN3462
Category
Mycotoxins
Description
Solid; Exhibits blue fluorescence; [Merck Index] Colorless to pale yellow or white solid; [CAMEO] Faintly yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Naturally occurring mycotoxin in peanuts, cottonseed meal, corn, dried chili peppers, and other foods contaminated with fungi; [Merck Index]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Aflatoxins"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; Effects in high-dose animal studies include hepatitis and cirrhosis; [MSDSonline] See "Aflatoxins."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Established
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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