Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
2,3,6aalpha,8,9,9aalpha-Hexahydro-4-methoxycyclopenta(c )furo(3',2':4,5)furo(2,3-h)(1)benzopyran-1,11-dione; Cyclopenta(c )furo(3',2':4,5)furo(2,3-h)(1)benzopyran-1,11-dione, 2,3,6aalpha,8,9,9aalpha-hexahydro-4-methoxy-; Dihydroaflatoxin B1; Dihydroaflatoxine B1; [ChemIDplus] UN3462
Description
Solid; Exhibits blue fluorescence; [Merck Index] Colorless to yellow solid; [HSDB] White 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; Targets the liver; [MSDSonline] See "Aflatoxins."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s."
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Established
Other Information
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