Description

β-Zearalenol is a hydroxylated metabolite of the mycotoxin zearalenone, a potent estrogenic compound produced by *Fusarium* fungi. This reference standard is critical for analytical research, method development, and quality control in food safety and toxicology. It is essential for laboratories in the agricultural, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries requiring precise quantification of mycotoxin contamination and metabolic studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for the calibration of HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS systems in mycotoxin testing.
• Food and Feed Safety Analysis: Quantification of zearalenone and its metabolites in grains, cereals, and animal feed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Toxicological Research: Study of the metabolism, estrogenic activity, and biological fate of zearalenone in vitro and in vivo.
• Method Development and Validation: Serves as a critical component in developing and verifying new analytical protocols for mycotoxin detection.
• Quality Control (QC) and Assurance (QA): Used as a system suitability check and for preparing spiked samples in laboratory QC programs.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigation into the endocrine-disrupting effects and potential health impacts of mycotoxin exposure.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	β-Zearalenol
CAS No.	66368-93-2
Molecular Formula	C18H24O5
Molecular Weight	320.38 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Zearalenol; trans-Zearalenol; 6-(10-Hydroxy-6-oxo-trans-1-undecenyl)-β-resorcylic acid lactone; 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-(6,10-dihydroxy-trans-1-undecenyl)benzoic acid μ-lactone; Zearalanol metabolite; Zeranol metabolite; Fusarium metabolite
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Quality Control

Our β-Zearalenol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography, to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, documenting purity, related substances, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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