zearalenone cas no:17924-92-4

Namezearalenone
CAS17924-92-4
Synonyms-
EINECS(EC#)241-864-0
Molecular FormulaC18H22O5
Molecular Weight318.36

AppearanceCrystalline Solid
refractive index1.539
storage temp−20°C

Hazardclass4.1

Hazard C:Corrosive;
Risk R34;R62;R63
Safety

Experimental reproductive effects. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. Mutation data reported. A severe skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Flash point data for Zearalenone are not available. Zearalenone is probably combustible.
Safety Information of Zearalenone (17924-92-4):
Hazard Codes: C,Xn,F
Risk Statements: 34-62-63-36-20/21/22-11
11:  Highly Flammable 
20:  Harmful by inhalation 
21:  Harmful in contact with skin 
22:  Harmful if swallowed
34:  Causes burns  
36:  Irritating to the eyes 
62:  Possible risk of impaired fertility 
63:  Possible risk of harm to the unborn child 
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45-36-16-36/37
16:  Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing  
37:  Wear suitable gloves 
39:  Wear eye/face protection
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
domestic animals - goat/sheep	LD50	oral	> 5mg/kg (5mg/kg)		Veterinary and Human Toxicology. Vol. 25, Pg. 335, 1983.
mouse	LD	oral	> 2gm/kg (2000mg/kg)		National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. Vol. NTP-TR-235, Pg. 1982,
mouse	LD50	intraperitoneal	5mg/kg (5mg/kg)		Veterinary and Human Toxicology. Vol. 25, Pg. 335, 1983.
rat	LD50	oral	> 16gm/kg (16000mg/kg)		Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 37, Pg. 144, 1976.