Description

β-Zearalanol CAS NO 42422-68-4 is a non-steroidal estrogenic mycotoxin metabolite, specifically a reduced form of zearalenone. This compound is of significant interest in analytical chemistry and toxicology for its role as a key biomarker and reference standard. It is primarily required by research institutions, diagnostic laboratories, and quality control facilities within the agricultural, food safety, and pharmaceutical sectors for method development, calibration, and contamination analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the accurate quantification of zearalenone and its metabolites in complex matrices.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Critical for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ELISA methods to monitor mycotoxin contamination in grains, cereals, and animal feed.
• Biomedical & Toxicological Research: Used in studies investigating the metabolism, estrogenic activity, and long-term health effects of Fusarium mycotoxins.
• Veterinary Diagnostics: Employed in assays to diagnose mycotoxicosis in livestock, particularly swine, which are highly sensitive to zearalenone.
• Quality Control & Method Verification: Serves as a system suitability and proficiency testing standard in commercial and regulatory testing laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Potential use in the analysis of natural product-derived pharmaceuticals where mycotoxin contamination is a concern.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Zearalanol
CAS No.	42422-68-4
Molecular Formula	C18H24O5
Molecular Weight	320.38 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Zearalanol; 6-(6,10-Dihydroxyundecyl)-β-resorcylic acid μ-lactone; trans-Zearalanol; Zeranol (Note: Zeranol is often a mixture); Ralgro; P-1496; (3S,7R)-3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12-Decahydro-7,14,16-trihydroxy-3-methyl-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecin-1-one
EINECS	255-809-6

Quality Control

Our β-Zearalanol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) containing batch-specific data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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