Description

Zearalenone is a potent mycotoxin and a non-steroidal estrogenic metabolite produced by various Fusarium fungi species. This compound is of critical importance in food safety, agricultural research, and toxicological studies due to its significant impact on animal and human health. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and quality control departments in the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries for use as a certified reference material and analytical standard.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity certified standard for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of mycotoxin contamination in food (corn, wheat, barley) and animal feed via HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA methods.
• Food Safety & Quality Control: Essential for calibrating equipment and validating testing protocols to ensure compliance with strict international regulatory limits for zearalenone in commodities.
• Toxicological & Biomedical Research: Used in studies investigating the endocrine-disrupting effects, metabolism, and potential health risks associated with exposure to this estrogenic mycotoxin.
• Agricultural Research: Employed in developing and testing strategies for fungal prevention, crop protection, and decontamination processes to mitigate fusarium-related spoilage.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a critical component in developing new analytical methods and ensuring the accuracy, precision, and reliability of existing testing laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in research for synthesizing derivatives or studying its biological activity, though not typically used directly in drug formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zearalenone
CAS No.	17924-92-4
Molecular Formula	C18H22O5
Molecular Weight	318.36 g/mol
Synonyms	F-2 Mycotoxin; Zeranol; [3,4-Dihydro-12-hydroxy-3-methyl-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecin-1,7(8H)-dione]; 6-(10-Hydroxy-6-oxo-trans-1-undecenyl)-β-resorcylic acid μ-lactone; RAL; ZEA; ZON
EINECS	241-864-0

Quality Control

Our Zearalenone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity assay by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming batch-specific data such as purity, water content, and residual solvents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.