Description

α-Zearalenol is a significant hydroxylated metabolite of the mycotoxin zearalenone. This compound is of critical importance in analytical and toxicological research for understanding the metabolic fate and estrogenic activity of zearalenone in biological systems. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic laboratories, and agricultural safety organizations involved in food and feed safety, veterinary diagnostics, and mycotoxin metabolism studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for the accurate quantification of zearalenone and its metabolites in complex matrices via HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS.
• Toxicology & Metabolism Research: Used in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate the biotransformation, pharmacokinetics, and estrogenic potency of zearalenone.
• Diagnostic Kit Development: Essential for the production and calibration of immunoassays (ELISA) and lateral flow tests designed to detect mycotoxin contamination in grains, feed, and food products.
• Food & Feed Safety Monitoring: Supports regulatory compliance and quality control programs aimed at monitoring and mitigating mycotoxin risks in the agricultural supply chain.
• Veterinary Diagnostics: Employed in assays to diagnose zearalenone mycotoxicosis in livestock, which can cause reproductive disorders.
• Academic Research: A key reagent for universities and research institutes studying fusarium mycotoxins, endocrine disruption, and agricultural chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Zearalenol
CAS No.	36455-72-8
Molecular Formula	C18H22O5
Molecular Weight	318.36 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Zearalenol; (3S,7R)-3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12-Decahydro-7,14,16-trihydroxy-3-methyl-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecin-1-one; 6-(10-Hydroxy-6-oxo-trans-1-undecenyl)-β-resorcylic acid μ-lactone; trans-Zearalenol; FES 1; Zeranol metabolite; Zearalanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Zearalenol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific data is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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