Description

Rhapontisterone is a specific phytosteroid compound, identified by CAS NO 137476-71-2, known for its unique biological activity profile. This compound is of significant interest for research and development in the life sciences sector due to its potential as a biochemical tool and reference standard. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced chemical synthesis industries for applications requiring high-purity, well-characterized steroidal intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel therapeutic agents.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient Development: Investigated for potential incorporation into specialized dietary supplements targeting specific metabolic pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precise tool in enzymatic studies, receptor binding assays, and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Reference Standard Manufacturing: Supplied as a high-purity certified material for quality control and analytical method validation in laboratories.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Employed as a sophisticated building block for the construction of complex steroidal molecules.
• Cosmeceutical Applications: Explored for potential skin-related benefits in high-end cosmetic and dermatological formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhapontisterone
CAS No.	137476-71-2
Molecular Formula	C27H44O7
Molecular Weight	480.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhapontisterone; (22R,23R,24S)-22,23-Dihydroxy-24-methyl-5α-cholest-7-en-6-one; 22,23-Dihydroxy-24-methyl-5α-cholest-7-en-6-one; 6-Oxo-5α-cholest-7-ene-22,23,24-triol (24-methyl derivative); Rhapontigenin steroidal derivative; Rhaponticum carthamoides sterol; Leuzea sterone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhapontisterone is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, generated using validated analytical methods such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated research and development environments.

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) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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