Description

Rac 2,4-o-Dimethylzearalenone is a chemically modified derivative of the mycotoxin zearalenone, designed for research and analytical applications. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and analytical tool for the study of estrogenic mycotoxins and their metabolites. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and agrochemical companies involved in food safety testing, toxicology studies, and the development of detection methods.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard for the calibration and validation of analytical methods, particularly HPLC and LC-MS/MS, for mycotoxin detection.
• Metabolite Research: Serves as a model compound in studies investigating the metabolic pathways, biotransformation, and environmental fate of zearalenone and related fusarium toxins.
• Toxicological Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo research to assess the comparative estrogenic activity and toxicity of modified zearalenone derivatives.
• Method Development: Essential for developing and optimizing new chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques for the precise quantification of mycotoxin contaminants in complex matrices like grains and feed.
• Quality Control: Used by manufacturers of diagnostic kits and immunoassays for mycotoxins to ensure assay specificity and accuracy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac 2,4-o-Dimethylzearalenone
CAS No.	7533-25-7
Molecular Formula	C18H22O5
Molecular Weight	318.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylzearalenone; rac-2,4-Dimethylzearalenone; (±)-2,4-Dimethylzearalenone; Zearalenone 2,4-dimethyl ether; 6-(10-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-6-oxo-1-undecenyl)-β-resorcylic acid μ-lactone dimethyl ether; 7,15-Dihydroxy-3,11-dimethyl-1,9(10H)-dibenzoxacyclotetradecin-8,14-dione dimethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our Rac 2,4-o-Dimethylzearalenone is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical work. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO-guided quality management practices, and specifications can be tailored to meet the requirements of pharmacopeial or other recognized standards for reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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