1-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylicacid,5-oxo-,methylester(9CI) Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Uses
2-Methoxycarbonylcyclopent-2-enone is an intermediate in the synthesis of Aflatoxin B2-d3(A357467) which is a labelled standard. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 as secondary metabolites of fungal species such as Aspergillus flavus or Aspergillus parasiticus growing on a variety of foods (peanuts, nuts, spices, cereals). Aflatoxins are a group of very carcinogenic mycotoxins with hepatotoxic effects.Environmental contaminants; Food contaminants
