Description

25-Hydroxycholesteryl Oleate is a chemically modified sterol ester, specifically the oleic acid ester of 25-hydroxycholesterol. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a metabolic intermediate and its potential biological activity. It serves as a crucial reference standard and building block for researchers in the life sciences. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include pharmaceutical R&D, academic research institutions, and advanced material science laboratories focusing on lipid chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and analytical marker in the study of cholesterol metabolism, oxysterol pathways, and related disorders.
• Biochemical Studies: Acts as a key intermediate or substrate in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor or model compound in the development of novel lipid-based delivery systems, such as liposomes or nanoparticles.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for method development and calibration in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometric analyses.
• Life Science Reagents: Incorporated into specialized cell culture media or assay kits for studying lipid signaling and membrane biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	25-Hydroxycholesteryl Oleate
CAS No.	68947-34-2
Molecular Formula	C45H78O3
Molecular Weight	667.1 g/mol
Synonyms	25-Hydroxycholesterol Oleate; Cholest-5-ene-3β,25-diol 3-oleate; Oleic acid 25-hydroxycholesteryl ester; 25-HC-Oleate; (3β,25R)-Cholest-5-ene-3,25-diol 3-(9Z-octadecenoate); 25-Hydroxycholesterol 3-oleate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 25-Hydroxycholesteryl Oleate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) and purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to guarantee consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry place. For long-term stability, storage at -20°C under an inert atmosphere is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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