Description

Furostanol I is a specific, high-purity steroidal sapogenin derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard for the development and quality control of steroidal drugs and natural product extracts. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and academic sectors who require precise, well-characterized building blocks for synthesis or analytical benchmarking.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or precursor in the synthetic pathways for novel steroidal therapeutics.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for the identification and quantification of furostanol compounds via HPLC, LC-MS, or TLC.
• Natural Product Research: Critical for studying the biosynthesis, metabolism, and biological activity of steroidal saponins found in medicinal plants.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in the research and standardization of plant-based supplements containing furostanol glycosides.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized as a tool compound to investigate steroid hormone pathways and receptor interactions.
• Quality Control (QC): Serves as an internal standard to ensure the purity and consistency of raw botanical extracts intended for commercial use.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furostanol I
CAS No.	90288-44-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	(22R)-22-Hydroxy-5β-furostan-3β,26-diol; 26-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-22-hydroxy-5β-furostan-3β,26-diol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (aglycone); Furostanol; Furostan-3,22,26-triol, (3β,5β,22R,25R)-; Diosgenin precursor; Steroidal sapogenin precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Furostanol I is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results is supplied with every order to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.