Description

β-Sitosterol-β-D-Glucuronide is a specific phytosterol conjugate, formed by the linkage of the common plant sterol β-sitosterol to a glucuronic acid moiety. This molecular structure is of significant interest for its role as a potential biomarker and its biological activity in metabolic and pharmacological research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for developing analytical standards and investigating bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified standard for analytical method development and validation in drug discovery and quality control laboratories.
• Metabolic Pathway Research: Used in biochemical studies to investigate the metabolism, absorption, and excretion pathways of phytosterols and their conjugates.
• Nutraceutical R&D: Employed in the research and development of advanced dietary supplements and functional foods targeting cholesterol management.
• Bioactivity Studies: Acts as a key intermediate or target molecule in studies exploring anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, or other therapeutic properties of plant sterol derivatives.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Provides a specialized building block for the semi-synthesis of novel sterol-based compounds for various applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Sitosterol-β-D-Glucuronide
CAS No.	126251-01-2
Molecular Formula	C35H58O7
Molecular Weight	590.83 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Sitosterol glucuronide; Stigmast-5-en-3β-ol 3-β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid; 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol 3-β-D-glucuronide; β-Sitosterol-3-O-β-D-glucuronide; Sitosterol glucuronide; β-Sitosterol D-glucuronide; (3β)-Stigmast-5-en-3-yl β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid
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Quality Control

Our β-Sitosterol-β-D-Glucuronide is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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