Aflatoxin M1
[CAS# 6795-23-9]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Food and cosmetics standards
• Name: Aflatoxin M1
• Synonyms: AFM; (6aR,9aR)-2,3,6a,9a-Tetrahydro-9a-hydroxy-4-methoxycyclopenta[c]furo[3',2':4,5]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-1,11-dione
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₂O₇
• Molecular Weight: 328.27
• CAS Registry Number: 6795-23-9
• EC Number: 229-865-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.49 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.66±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 299 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Holzapfel, C. M.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T+
• Risk Statements: R45;R26/27/28
• Safety Statements: S53;S28;S36/37;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H300

• Transport Information: UN 3462 6.1 / PGI