Zearalenone

• Catalog No.: Z270500
• CAS Number: 17924-92-4
• M. F.: C18H22O5
• M. W.: 318.36428
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3S)-14,16-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-octahydro-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecine-1,7-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: (-)-zearalenone
• Synonyms: Toxin F2; (-)-Zearalenone; ZON; trans-Zearalenone; Mycotoxin F 2; (3S,11E)-3,4,5,6,9,10-Hexahydro-14,16-dihydroxy-3-methyl-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecin-1,7(8H)-dione; Zenone; FES

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 17924-92-4

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White to Off-White Solid
• Melting Point: 164-165°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

Estrogenic mycotoxin produced by Fusarium fungi commonly found in grains. One of a group of compounds known as resorcylic acid lactones.

REFERENCES

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