Zearalenone

SKU: orb1220295

Description

Zearalenone is a mycotoxin produced mainly by fungi belonging to the genus Fusarium in foods and feeds. Possess oestrogenic activity in pigs cattle and sheep with low acute toxicity. Causes precocious development of mammae and other estrogenic effects in young gilts.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 17924-92-4
• MW: 318.36
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₁₈H₂₂O₅
• SMILES: CC1CCCC(=O)CCC\C=C\c2cc(O)cc(O)c2C(=O)O1
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:125 mg/mL (392.64 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Zearalenone is frequently implicated in reproductive disorders of farm animals and occasionally in hyperoestrogenic syndromes in humans. There is evidence that ZEA and its metabolites possess oestrogenic activity in pigs, cattle and sheep. However, ZEA is of a relatively low acute toxicity after oral or interperitoneal administration in mice, rat and pig.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Mycotoxin F2 | Toxin F2 | F2 toxin | RAL

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