22040-96-6

Basic information

• Product Name: aflatoxin B2
• Synonyms: 1-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylicacid, 5-oxo-2-(2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-methoxyfuro[2,3-b]benzofuran-5-yl)-,d-lactone (7CI)
• CAS NO: 22040-96-6
• Molecular Formula: C17H14O6
• Molecular Weight: 314.28946
• Mol File: 22040-96-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 521°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 234°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.52g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: aflatoxin B2(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: aflatoxin B2(22040-96-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: aflatoxin B2(22040-96-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 22040-96-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 128033-24-9 C₁₇H₁₆O₆ 
• 130028-35-2 4-Benzyloxy-5-iodo-6-methoxy-2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-benzo[b]furo[3,2-d]furan 
• 128033-18-1 Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 5,7-diiodo-6-methoxy-2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-benzo[b]furo[3,2-d]furan-4-yl ester 
• 128033-22-7 (1S,2R)-2-(4-Benzyloxy-6-methoxy-2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-benzo[b]furo[3,2-d]furan-5-yl)-5-oxo-cyclopentanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester 
• 128033-20-5 5-Iodo-6-methoxy-2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-benzo[b]furo[3,2-d]furan-4-ol 
• 94584-03-9 aflatoxin D₂ 
• 128033-23-8 (1S,2R)-2-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-benzo[b]furo[3,2-d]furan-5-yl)-5-oxo-cyclopentanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester 
• 128033-19-2 5,7-Diiodo-6-methoxy-2,3,3a,8a-tetrahydro-benzo[b]furo[3,2-d]furan-4-ol 

Relevant articles and documents

The Regiospecific p-Deiodination of 2,4-Di-iodo Phenols; a New Synthesis of Aflatoxin B2

An o-iodinated phenolic tetrahydrofurobenzofuran intermediate has been prepared with the correct regiochemistry and converted into aflatoxin B2.