Description

Dinosterol is a distinctive sterol compound, identified by CAS NO 58670-63-6, that serves as a valuable biochemical marker and research standard. Its unique structure makes it a critical reference material for studying sterol biosynthesis and distribution in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental science, and nutraceutical industries who require reliable analytical standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of analytical instruments like GC-MS and HPLC in sterol analysis.
• Marine Biomarker Studies: Acts as a specific biomarker for dinoflagellates in paleoclimatology and oceanography to reconstruct past environmental conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as an intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of novel steroid-based compounds for biological activity screening.
• Food & Feed Analysis: Employed as an internal standard for the accurate quantification of sterols and stanols in complex matrices like oils, fats, and animal feed.
• Quality Control (QC) Testing: Utilized in QC laboratories to validate analytical methods for sterol content and purity in raw materials and finished products.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental for studies in lipid metabolism, evolutionary biology, and the biochemical pathways of sterol-producing organisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dinosterol
CAS No.	58670-63-6
Molecular Formula	C30H52O
Molecular Weight	428.74 g/mol
Synonyms	4α,23,24-Trimethyl-5α-cholest-22-en-3β-ol; Dinostanol; 4α,23,24-Trimethylcholest-22-en-3β-ol; Dinoflagellate Sterol; 3β-Hydroxy-4α,23,24-trimethyl-5α-cholest-22-ene
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Quality Control

Our Dinosterol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production 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). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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