Description

2,3,22,23-Dioxidosqualene is a specialized oxidized derivative of squalene, a key biosynthetic intermediate. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role in the sterol biosynthesis pathway. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for studying enzyme mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the enzymatic conversion of squalene to lanosterol and other sterols.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference standard or precursor in the research and synthesis of cholesterol-lowering agents and other sterol-based therapeutics.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Serves as a substrate analog to investigate the mechanism and inhibition of oxidosqualene cyclase (OSC) enzymes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in tracer studies to elucidate the detailed steps of the mevalonate pathway in various organisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for universities, research institutes, and biotech companies focused on lipid metabolism and drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,22,23-Dioxidosqualene
CAS No.	14031-39-1
Molecular Formula	C30H50O2
Molecular Weight	442.72 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S)-2,3-Epoxysqualene; 2,3-Epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene; 2,3:22,23-Diepoxysqualene; (S)-2,3-Epoxysqualene; 2,3-Oxidosqualene; OSC Substrate; Squalene 2,3-epoxide; Squalene-2,3-epoxide; 2,3-Epoxysqualene (mixed isomers)
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,22,23-Dioxidosqualene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid exposure to heat and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, chloroform)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.