Zeranol (Synonyms: α-Zearalanol)

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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.

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Zeranol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 26538-44-3

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Description

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].

Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
HepG2	EC₅₀	23.7 μM Compound: Zearalanol	Activation of human PXR expressed in human HepG2 (DPX-2) cells after 24 hrs by luciferase reporter gene based luminescent analysis Activation of human PXR expressed in human HepG2 (DPX-2) cells after 24 hrs by luciferase reporter gene based luminescent analysis	[PMID: 20966043]
HepG2	EC₅₀	25.1 μM Compound: Zearalanol	Activation of human PXR expressed in human HepG2 (DPX-2) cells assessed as induction of CYP3A4 after 24 hrs by luminescent analysis Activation of human PXR expressed in human HepG2 (DPX-2) cells assessed as induction of CYP3A4 after 24 hrs by luminescent analysis	[PMID: 20966043]
HepG2	EC₅₀	38.4 μM Compound: Zearalanol	Activation of rat PXR expressed in human HepG2 cells after 24 hrs by luciferase reporter gene based luminescent analysis Activation of rat PXR expressed in human HepG2 cells after 24 hrs by luciferase reporter gene based luminescent analysis	[PMID: 20966043]
MCF7	IC₅₀	> 50 μM Compound: 11	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay	[PMID: 21513293]
NCI-H460	IC₅₀	> 50 μM Compound: 11	Cytotoxicity against human H460 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay Cytotoxicity against human H460 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay	[PMID: 21513293]
SF-268	IC₅₀	> 50 μM Compound: 11	Cytotoxicity against human SF268 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay Cytotoxicity against human SF268 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay	[PMID: 21513293]
Vero	IC₅₀	50 μM Compound: 35	Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability by green fluorescent protein-based assay Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability by green fluorescent protein-based assay	[PMID: 27311894]

In Vitro

Zeranol exerts dose-dependent biphasic effects on ER-positive human breast carcinoma cells, accelerating cell growth at low concentrations and inducing apoptosis at high concentrations^[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

322.40

Formula

C₁₈H₂₆O₅

CAS No.

26538-44-3

Appearance

Solid

Color

Off-white to light yellow

SMILES

OC1=CC(O)=CC(CCCCC[C@@H](O)CCC[C@H](C)O2)=C1C2=O

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (310.17 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions

Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg

1 mM	3.1017 mL	15.5087 mL	31.0174 mL
5 mM	0.6203 mL	3.1017 mL	6.2035 mL
10 mM	0.3102 mL	1.5509 mL	3.1017 mL

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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Mass (g) = Concentration (mol/L) × Volume (L) × Molecular Weight (g/mol)

Concentration _(start) × Volume _(start) = Concentration _(final) × Volume _(final)

This equation is commonly abbreviated as: C₁V₁ = C₂V₂

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.75 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.75 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.75 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:

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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.

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Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.

The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).

Calculation results:

Working solution concentration: mg/mL

Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).

Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.

If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.

Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.71%

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Data Sheet (271 KB) SDS (544 KB)

COA (247 KB) HNMR (224 KB) LCMS (125 KB)

Handling Instructions (2659 KB)

References

[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. [Content Brief]

[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. [Content Brief]

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg

DMSO	1 mM	3.1017 mL	15.5087 mL	31.0174 mL	77.5434 mL
	5 mM	0.6203 mL	3.1017 mL	6.2035 mL	15.5087 mL
	10 mM	0.3102 mL	1.5509 mL	3.1017 mL	7.7543 mL
	15 mM	0.2068 mL	1.0339 mL	2.0678 mL	5.1696 mL
	20 mM	0.1551 mL	0.7754 mL	1.5509 mL	3.8772 mL
	25 mM	0.1241 mL	0.6203 mL	1.2407 mL	3.1017 mL
	30 mM	0.1034 mL	0.5170 mL	1.0339 mL	2.5848 mL
	40 mM	0.0775 mL	0.3877 mL	0.7754 mL	1.9386 mL
	50 mM	0.0620 mL	0.3102 mL	0.6203 mL	1.5509 mL
	60 mM	0.0517 mL	0.2585 mL	0.5170 mL	1.2924 mL
	80 mM	0.0388 mL	0.1939 mL	0.3877 mL	0.9693 mL
	100 mM	0.0310 mL	0.1551 mL	0.3102 mL	0.7754 mL

Zeranol Related Classifications

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Help & FAQs

Do most proteins show cross-species activity?
Species cross-reactivity must be investigated individually for each product. Many human cytokines will produce a nice response in mouse cell lines, and many mouse proteins will show activity on human cells. Other proteins may have a lower specific activity when used in the opposite species.

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