Description

Cholestane-3,7,26-Triol CAS NO 15313-69-6 is a high-purity sterol derivative, a trihydroxylated cholestane compound of significant interest in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. It serves as a critical reference standard and key synthetic intermediate for the study of cholesterol metabolism, bile acid biosynthesis, and related metabolic pathways. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research sectors requiring well-characterized sterol molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in drug discovery and development.
• Biochemical Research: A vital intermediate and probe for investigating enzymatic pathways involved in cholesterol and bile acid metabolism.
• Metabolite Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of more complex steroidal metabolites and labeled analogs for tracer studies.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies on lipid biology and sterol function.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in developing assays and kits for the detection and quantification of sterol-related biomarkers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholestane-3,7,26-Triol
CAS No.	15313-69-6
Molecular Formula	C27H48O3
Molecular Weight	420.67 g/mol
Synonyms	3β,7α,26-Trihydroxycholestane; (3β,5α,7α)-Cholestane-3,7,26-triol; 26-Hydroxycholestane-3,7-diol; 5α-Cholestane-3β,7α,26-triol; Cholestanetriol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cholestane-3,7,26-Triol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and consistent performance in sensitive research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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