Zeranol
Zeranol, a metabolite of the mycoestrogen zearalenone, is an estrogen receptor agonist. Zeranol is used as a growth promoter of livestock due to its strong estrogenic activity[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
26538-44-3
Product Name Alternative
α-Zearalanol
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H225, H302+H312+H332, H319
Target
Estrogen Receptor/ERR
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/zeranol.html
Purity
98.82
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC1=CC(O)=CC(CCCCC[C@@H](O)CCC[C@H](C)O2)=C1C2=O
Molecular Formula
C18H26O5
Molecular Weight
322.40
Precautions
H225, H302+H312+H332, H319
References & Citations
[1]Kennedy DG, et al. Zeranol is formed from Fusarium spp. toxins in cattle in vivo. Food Addit Contam. 1998 May-Jun;15 (4) :393-400.|[2]Yuri T, et al. Biphasic effects of zeranol on the growth of estrogen receptor-positive human breast carcinoma cells. Oncol Rep. 2006 Dec;16 (6) :1307-12.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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