Description

Cholestane-3,7,12,24,25,26-Hexol is a high-purity, polyhydroxylated sterol derivative, serving as a critical reference standard and advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Its defined structure is essential for analytical method development, quality control, and metabolic pathway studies. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors requiring precise sterol-based molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of related sterol-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and metabolites.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or substrate in the study of sterol biosynthesis, metabolism, and enzymatic pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in the formulation and calibration of diagnostic kits and assays for detecting sterol-related biomarkers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized as a building block in synthetic chemistry for creating novel sterol derivatives with potential therapeutic activity.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Acts as a certified standard to ensure the purity and consistency of sterol-containing products in compliance with GLP/GMP guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholestane-3,7,12,24,25,26-Hexol
CAS No.	110612-30-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₈O₆
Molecular Weight	468.67 g/mol
Synonyms	3α,7α,12α,24ξ,25ξ,26-Hexahydroxycholestane; 3,7,12,24,25,26-Hexahydroxycholestane; (25R)-3α,7α,12α,24ξ,25,26-Hexahydroxycholestane; Cholestanehexol; Sterol Hexol Derivative; Cholestane Polyol; 5β-Cholestane-3α,7α,12α,24ξ,25ξ,26-hexol
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Quality Control

Our Cholestane-3,7,12,24,25,26-Hexol is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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