Description

3-Ketofucosterol is a specialized phytosterol derivative, a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced biochemical research and development. Its significance lies in its role as a precise molecular tool for studying metabolic pathways, enzyme interactions, and the biosynthesis of complex steroidal compounds. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries, where it supports drug discovery, analytical method development, and the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified high-purity standard for analytical methods including HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in quality control and research laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical intermediate or probe in metabolic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and investigations into cholesterol biosynthesis and related pathways.
• Nutraceutical Development: Acts as a precursor or marker compound in the research and development of advanced sterol-based dietary supplements and functional ingredients.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for studying plant sterol chemistry, marine natural products, and their biological activities.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredient Research: Investigated for potential applications in the development of novel skincare and cosmetic formulations targeting specific biological functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ketofucosterol
CAS No.	56143-35-2
Molecular Formula	C29H48O2
Molecular Weight	428.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Fucosterol-3-one; 24-Ethylidenecholest-5-en-3-one; (24E)-Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-one; 3-Oxofucosterol; δ5-Stigmasten-3-one; 24-Ethylidenelophenol-3-one; 24-Ethylidene-5-cholesten-3-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Ketofucosterol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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