Description

Cholestane-3,7,24,25-Tetrol is a high-purity sterol derivative, specifically a tetrahydroxylated cholestane, that serves as a critical reference standard and synthetic intermediate in advanced biochemical research. Its defined structure is essential for analytical method development, calibration, and the study of sterol metabolism and biosynthesis pathways. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of diagnostic reagents focused on lipid chemistry and metabolic disorders.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity assessment, and quantification of related sterols and metabolites in drug development and quality control (QC) laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or substrate in enzymatic studies related to cholesterol biosynthesis and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a calibration standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry for accurate sterol profiling.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Acts as a raw material or standard in the production of test kits for detecting specific sterol-related biomarkers.
• Academic Studies: Utilized in university and institutional research exploring lipid membrane properties, steroid hormone precursors, and related biological mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholestane-3,7,24,25-Tetrol
CAS No.	58469-94-6
Molecular Formula	C27H48O4
Molecular Weight	436.67 g/mol
Synonyms	3β,7α,24S,25-Tetrahydroxycholestane; (3β,7α,24S,25)-Cholestane-3,7,24,25-tetrol; 24S,25-Dihydroxycholesterol derivative; Tetrahydroxycholestane; Cholestanetetrol; Sterol tetrol intermediate; 5α-Cholestane-3β,7α,24S,25-tetrol
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Quality Control

Our Cholestane-3,7,24,25-Tetrol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting batch-specific results.

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 storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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