Zeranol
[CAS# 26538-44-3]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Food and cosmetics standards
• Name: Zeranol
• Synonyms: alpha-Zearalanol; 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-(6a,10-dihydroxyundecyl)benzoic acid 10-lactone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₂₆O₅
• Molecular Weight: 322.40
• CAS Registry Number: 26538-44-3 (55331-29-8)
• EC Number: 247-769-0

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T
• Risk Codes: R60;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S53;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1A	H360