Description

Cholesterol-Cholestanol-Water Adduct CAS NO 75056-43-8 is a specific crystalline complex formed between cholesterol, cholestanol, and water molecules. This adduct is significant for research and development in the fields of lipid chemistry and biochemistry, serving as a crucial reference material for studying sterol interactions, crystallization behavior, and metabolic pathways. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical reference standard suppliers, and academic institutions conducting advanced studies on cholesterol derivatives and related biomolecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and validation in drug discovery and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key substrate or model compound for investigating sterol metabolism, membrane biophysics, and the enzymatic conversion of cholesterol to cholestanol.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a calibration standard in chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis for accurate quantification of sterol mixtures.
• Material Science Studies: Utilized in studying the crystallization and phase behavior of sterol-water systems, relevant for formulation science and nanotechnology.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Acts as a component in the development of assays and kits for the clinical measurement of cholesterol and its metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesterol-Cholestanol-Water Adduct
CAS No.	75056-43-8
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Synonyms	Cholesterol Cholestanol Water Adduct; Cholestanol-Cholesterol-Water Complex; 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol and Cholest-5-en-3β-ol Hydrate; Sterol-Water Adduct; Dihydrocholesterol-Cholesterol Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Cholesterol-Cholestanol-Water Adduct is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and reference materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (by HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Total of Cholesterol & Cholestanol Adduct)
Water Content (KF)	As per stoichiometry of adduct
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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