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A metabolite of Aflatoxin B1; a hepatocarcinogen in many animal models and probably a human carcinogen. It is produced by the predominant forms of cytochrome P 450 enzymes responsible for the biotransformation of AFB1. It shows potential predictive value as a marker for exposure and risk of dietary aflatoxins.

ChEBI: A member of the class of aflatoxins that is aflatoxin B1 in which the hydrogen at the pro-3S position is replaced by a hydroxy group.