Aflatoxin B2

Agent Name
Aflatoxin B2
CAS Number
7220-81-7
Formula
C17-H14-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Aflatoxin B2 formula graphical representation
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
Category
Mycotoxins
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."
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

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