Description

Cholesteryl Glucoside CAS NO 26671-80-7 is a specialized sterol glycoside, a conjugate of cholesterol and glucose. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic properties, which make it a critical component in advanced formulation chemistry. It serves as a key intermediate and functional material for research and development in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and advanced material science industries.

Application

• Liposome and Niosome Formulation: Acts as a stabilizing agent and membrane component for drug delivery systems.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Used in high-end skincare formulations for its emulsifying and skin-barrier enhancing properties.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or standard in studies of cholesterol metabolism, glycosylation, and membrane biology.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex steroidal drugs and prodrugs.
• Biomimetic Material Science: Incorporated into synthetic membranes and vesicles to mimic natural cell structures.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the development of assays and sensors for cholesterol-related diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Glucoside
CAS No.	26671-80-7
Molecular Formula	C33H56O6
Molecular Weight	548.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesteryl β-D-glucopyranoside; Cholesterol glucoside; 3β-Cholest-5-en-3-yl β-D-glucopyranoside; β-Sitosterol β-D-glucoside (related); Cholesteryl D-glucoside; Steryl glucoside; Glucopyranoside, cholesteryl; NSC 401005
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Glucoside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with customer specifications and relevant research-grade standards.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed in a desiccated environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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