4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol

Name: 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-029779

About 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol

Listed under CAS 34310-86-6, 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol is a metabolite or degradation product of Cholesterol available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C27H46O2, molecular weight 402.7 g/mol. It is also known as 4a-Hydroxycholesterol or 4|A-Hydroxy Cholesterol.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Cholesterol, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Cholesterol

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Cholesterol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol
Catalogue No.	VQ-029779
CAS Number	34310-86-6
IUPAC name	(3S,4S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,4-diol
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	402.7 g/mol
Exact mass	402.3498
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CZDKQKOAHAICSF-GFYXKKFXSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H]([C@H]4O)O)C)C
PubChem CID	12955779

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	7.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	4a-Hydroxycholesterol, 4, A-Hydroxy Cholesterol, 4a-Hydroxy Cholesterol, 4I+/--Hydroxycholesterol, Cholest-5-ene-3b,4a-diol, cholest-5-en-3beta,4alpha-diol

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

The CAS Registry Number of 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol is 34310-86-6. It is also known as 4a-Hydroxycholesterol, 4, A-Hydroxy Cholesterol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol has the molecular formula C27H46O2 and a molecular weight of 402.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S,4S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,4-diol.

What is 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol used for?

4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cholesterol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol can I order?

We supply 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

Yes. Every lot of 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 4 Alpha-Hydroxy Cholesterol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.