Description

25-Hydroxylumisterol3 is a hydroxylated derivative of lumisterol, a photoisomer of ergosterol, with the CAS registry number 61585-29-3. This compound is a key intermediate and reference standard in the research of vitamin D metabolism and photobiology. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers focused on studying steroid hormone pathways, skin biology, and the synthesis of novel secosteroids. Its defined structure makes it essential for analytical method development and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis and development of novel vitamin D analogs and related secosteroids.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for the quantification and identification of vitamin D metabolites in research samples.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the photoconversion pathways of provitamin D, skin photobiology, and the mechanisms of vitamin D synthesis.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: A vital tool for researching the enzymatic hydroxylation processes involved in the activation and deactivation of vitamin D compounds.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supplied to universities and research laboratories for fundamental studies in chemistry, biochemistry, and endocrinology.

Basic Information

Product Name	25-Hydroxylumisterol3
CAS No.	61585-29-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₄₆O₂
Molecular Weight	414.67 g/mol
Synonyms	(5Z,7E)-(3S)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3,25-diol; 25-Hydroxy-9,10-secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3β-ol; 25-Hydroxylumisterol; Lumisterol 3,25-diol; 25(OH)Lumisterol3
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Quality Control

Every batch of 25-Hydroxylumisterol3 is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain 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)	≤ 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.