1,3-Dioxane, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-

Uses

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxane is an intermediate in the synthesis of Aflatoxin G2-d3 (A357487), Labelled Aflatoxin G2. 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