Description

Petromyzonol is a naturally occurring steroidal bile alcohol, identified by CAS NO 28979-29-5. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its unique structure and role as a biosynthetic precursor. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for scientists studying bile acid metabolism, steroidogenesis, and the development of novel bioactive molecules. Key industries that utilize this specialized chemical include advanced pharmaceutical R&D, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on metabolic pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference compound for analytical method development and validation in sterol analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor or building block in the research and development of novel steroid-based therapeutics.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Essential for in-vitro and in-vivo studies investigating bile acid biosynthesis, transport, and related metabolic disorders.
• Enzymology Studies: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor to study the activity and kinetics of specific enzymes involved in steroid metabolism.
• Comparative Biochemistry: Used in evolutionary and comparative studies of bile salt diversity across different species.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a critical calibration standard for advanced chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic (MS, NMR) techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Petromyzonol
CAS No.	28979-29-5
Molecular Formula	C27H48O3
Molecular Weight	420.68 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-Cholestane-3α,7α,12α,24-tetrol; 24-Tetrahydroxycholestane; 3α,7α,12α,24-Tetrahydroxy-5β-cholestane; Petromyzonol sulfate (aglycone); Bile alcohol (Petromyzon); Lamprey bile alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Petromyzonol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can support development projects requiring specific analytical data or regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the product under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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