Deoxynivalenol; (2S,2'R,3'R,5'R,5a'R,6'S,9a'R)-3',6'-dihydroxy-5a'-(hydroxymethyl)-5',8'-dimethyl-2',3',4',5',5a',9a'-hexahydrospiro[oxirane-2,10'-[2,5]methanobenzo[b]oxepin]-7'(6'H)-one; CAS No.: 51481-10-8; Deoxynivalenol. PROPERTIES: Deoxynivalenol is a trichothecene mycotoxin appearing as a white to off-white crystalline powder. This compound has a molecular weight of 296.39 g/mol. It is sparingly soluble in water but dissolves in polar organic solvents. Deoxynivalenol should be stored at room temperature in a tightly sealed container. It is stable under normal storage conditions but is sensitive to strong acids and bases. Safety considerations include its toxicity; it may cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. APPLICATIONS: Deoxynivalenol is primarily used in toxicology research to study the effects of mycotoxin exposure. It serves as a model compound for investigating the mechanisms of trichothecene toxicity and the cellular responses to these toxins. In food safety research, Deoxynivalenol is used to develop detection methods and assess contamination risks. These applications are documented in toxicology literature and food safety research publications.