Aflatoxin M1

Article number:

6795-23-9

CAS No.:

6795-23-9

Formula:

C17H12O7

Synonyms:

4-hydroxyaflatoxin B1

Molecular weight:

328,30 g/mol

Aflatoxin M1 is mutagenic, tetratogenic and causes immunosuppression in animals. As Aflatoxin B1 Aflatoxin M1 is a potent hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin. Origin: Aspergillus flavus.

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