Description

Cholesteryl B-D-Glucuronide is a chemically synthesized conjugate of cholesterol and glucuronic acid, serving as a crucial biochemical standard and research reagent. This compound is essential for studying cholesterol metabolism, glucuronidation pathways, and the activity of β-glucuronidase enzymes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for method development, calibration, and high-purity biochemical synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in studies of lipid metabolism and enzymatic processes.
• Enzyme Substrate: Serves as a specific substrate for β-glucuronidase enzyme activity assays in diagnostic and research applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in formulating test kits for clinical diagnostics, particularly for liver function and lysosomal storage diseases.
• Metabolite Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of cholesterol metabolites and other conjugated compounds for analytical and research purposes.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental research in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl B-D-Glucuronide
CAS No.	7073-61-2
Molecular Formula	C33H54O8
Molecular Weight	578.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesteryl β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid; Cholesteryl Glucuronide; Cholesterol Glucuronide; 3β-Cholest-5-en-3-yl β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid; NSC 401005; Cholesteryl β-D-Glucuronoside; β-Cholesteryl Glucuronide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl B-D-Glucuronide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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