Description

β-Zearalenol is a hydroxylated metabolite of the mycotoxin zearalenone, a potent estrogenic compound produced by Fusarium fungi. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research, method development, and quality control in food safety and toxicology. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, regulatory bodies, and research institutions involved in mycotoxin monitoring, endocrine disruptor studies, and veterinary diagnostics.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the accurate quantification of zearalenone and its metabolites in complex matrices via HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS.
• Food & Feed Safety Testing: Essential for calibrating equipment and validating methods to monitor mycotoxin contamination in grains, cereals, and animal feed to ensure compliance with global safety regulations.
• Toxicological & Biomedical Research: Used in studies investigating the metabolism, estrogenic activity, and health impacts of zearalenone and its derivatives.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key component in developing new, sensitive analytical protocols for detecting fusarium toxins in environmental and biological samples.
• Quality Control (QC) & Proficiency Testing: Employed by testing laboratories and kit manufacturers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of commercial immunoassays and other diagnostic tools.
• Veterinary Diagnostics: Applied in research concerning mycotoxicoses in livestock, particularly studying reproductive disorders caused by estrogenic mycotoxins.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Zearalenol
CAS No.	71030-11-0
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 μ-lactone; Zeranol metabolite; (E)-3,4,5,6,9,10-Hexahydro-14,16-dihydroxy-3-methyl-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecin-1,7(8H)-dione; 7-Dehydrozearalanone; Fusarium metabolite FMT
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Quality Control

Our β-Zearalenol is manufactured and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous identity confirmation, purity analysis, and stability testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, analytical methods (e.g., HPLC), and batch-specific data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

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%

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