Molekula
Zearalenone
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Zearalenone is a mycotoxin produced by certain Fusarium fungi, commonly found in contaminated grains and feed, and is used in research on estrogenic compounds and food safety. It also serves as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of zeranol and its 7-hydroxy epimer. It has a CAS number of 17924-92-4, molecular formula C18H22O5, and a molecular weight of 318.36 g/mol. Store at -15 to -20 °C. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Zearalenone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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10 mg — £71.80 per pack ex VAT · £86.16 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting Point | 159-161 degrees C |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 98% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Flash Point | 219 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Vapour Pressure | 0 mmHg at 68 °F |
Source: PubChem CID 5281576 (CAMEO Chemicals)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90027122 |
| CAS Number | 17924-92-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (4S,12E)-16,18-dihydroxy-4-methyl-3-oxabicyclo[12.4.0]octadeca-1(14),12,15,17-tetraene-2,8-dione |
| EC Number | 241-864-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H22O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 318.36 |
| Exact Mass | 318.1467 |
| SMILES | C[C@H]1CCCC(=O)CCC/C=C/C2=C(C(=CC(=C2)O)O)C(=O)O1 |
| InChIKey | MBMQEIFVQACCCH-QBODLPLBSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H22O5/c1-12-6-5-9-14(19)8-4-2-3-7-13-10-15(20)11-16(21)17(13)18(22)23-12/h3,7,10-12,20-21H,2,4-6,8-9H2,1H3/b7-3+/t12-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5281576 |
| UN Number | UN1759 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2932202000 |
| Tariff Code | 2932209090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (10S)-Zearalenone
- (S)-(-)-Zearalenone
- 6-(10-Hydroxy-6-oxo-trans-1-undecenyl)-beta-resorcylic acid lactone
- COMPD F-2
- Compound F-2
- F-2 toxin
- Mycotoxin F2
- Toxin F2
- trans-Zearalenone
- Zenone
Frequently asked questions
What is Zearalenone used for?
Zearalenone is primarily used as a mycotoxin reference standard for the detection and quantification of fungal contamination in agricultural products such as corn and feed.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Zearalenone?
The formula is C18H22O5 with a molecular weight of 318.36 g/mol.
How should Zearalenone be stored?
Zearalenone should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade is available for Zearalenone?
Zearalenone is available in analytical grade, suitable for research and quality control applications.
Can Molekula supply Zearalenone in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Zearalenone in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Zearalenone order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with regulatory standards.
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