Description

7α,25-Dihydroxy Cholesterol is a specific, hydroxylated derivative of cholesterol, a key sterol in biological systems. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a potential intermediate or biomarker in sterol metabolism and signaling pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in metabolic studies, drug discovery, and the development of analytical standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or intermediate in studies of cholesterol metabolism and biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a potential starting material or metabolite in the research and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents targeting lipid disorders.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for method development and calibration in chromatographic analyses (HPLC, GC-MS) for sterol quantification.
• Cell Biology Studies: Investigated for its potential biological activity and role in cellular signaling processes related to oxysterol function.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Can be used in the formulation of specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics and metabolic assay kits.

Basic Information

Product Name	7α,25-Dihydroxy Cholesterol
CAS No.	64907-22-8
Molecular Formula	C27H46O3
Molecular Weight	418.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(25R)-7α,25-Dihydroxycholesterol; 7α,25-Dihydroxycholest-5-en-3β-ol; 7α,25-DiOHC; 5-Cholestene-3β,7α,25-triol; 7α,25-Dihydroxy-5-cholesten-3β-ol
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Quality Control

Our 7α,25-Dihydroxy Cholesterol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. For long-term storage, desiccate to protect against moisture. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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