Description

α-Spinasterone is a naturally occurring phytosterol derivative, specifically a stigmastane-type steroid, identified by CAS NO 23455-44-9. This compound serves as a valuable reference standard and research-grade biochemical for analytical and investigative applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and plant chemistry sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of steroidal compounds in drug development and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or model compound in studies of steroid biosynthesis, metabolism, and biological activity.
• Natural Product Analysis: Employed as an analytical standard for the identification and quantification of spinasterol and related phytosterols in plant extracts and botanical ingredients.
• Nutraceutical Quality Assurance: Acts as a marker compound to standardize and authenticate plant-derived supplements and functional foods.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for teaching and research in organic chemistry, natural product chemistry, and pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Spinasterone
CAS No.	23455-44-9
Molecular Formula	C29H48O
Molecular Weight	412.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Spinasterone; (24R)-Stigmasta-7,22-dien-3-one; 22,23-Dihydrospinasterone; 7,22-Stigmastadien-3-one; 5α-Stigmasta-7,22-dien-3-one; 3-Oxo-5α-stigmasta-7,22-diene; δ7,22-Stigmastadien-3-one
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Quality Control

Our α-Spinasterone is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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