Description

Zearalanone is a significant mycotoxin derivative and analytical standard used for research and quality control purposes. This compound is essential for the accurate detection and quantification of related mycotoxins in agricultural and food products, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, food safety testing facilities, and research institutions involved in toxicology and agricultural science.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating equipment and validating analytical methods.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Critical for developing and performing HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or ELISA assays to screen for mycotoxin contamination in grains, cereals, and animal feed.
• Metabolite Research: Used in biochemical and pharmacological studies to investigate the metabolism, toxicity, and biological effects of zearalenone and its derivatives.
• Quality Control (QC) & Method Development: Serves as a benchmark in laboratory QC protocols and for the development of new, more sensitive detection techniques.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports testing to meet stringent international food safety regulations set by bodies like the FDA, EFSA, and Codex Alimentarius.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zearalanone
CAS No.	5975-78-0
Molecular Formula	C18H24O5
Molecular Weight	320.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Zearalanone; 6-(10-Hydroxy-6-oxo-trans-1-undecenyl)-β-resorcylic acid μ-lactone; Zeranol metabolite; α-Zearalanol; P-1496; NSC 38721; trans-Zearalanol; Zeranol
EINECS	227-772-5

Quality Control

Our Zearalanone is produced and handled under strict quality management systems to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency required for analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and ISO guidelines for reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C for long-term stability. The material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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