Monocrotaline N-Oxide (CAS 35337-98-5)

Monocrotaline N-Oxide is a compound of interest in the field of toxicology and environmental research. It is closely related to monocrotaline, a pyrrolizidine alkaloid, and is used to study the metabolic activation and detoxification pathways of these types of alkaloids. Researchers employ Monocrotaline N-Oxide to understand the enzymatic processes involved in the oxidation of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can lead to the formation of reactive metabolites with potential toxicity. Additionally, it serves as an analytical standard in the detection and quantification of pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination in foodstuffs and herbal products. In ecological studies, Monocrotaline N-Oxide is utilized to examine the impact of pyrrolizidine alkaloids on wildlife and livestock that may ingest plants containing these compounds. Furthermore, it helps in the investigation of the chemical stability of pyrrolizidine alkaloids under various environmental conditions, contributing to risk assessment and management strategies.