Epicholesterol

Name: Epicholesterol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032779

About Epicholesterol

Listed under CAS 474-77-1, Epicholesterol is an impurity of Cholesterol available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C27H46O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 386.7 g/mol. It is also known as 3alpha-Cholesterol or 3-Epicholesterol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Cholesterol to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Epicholesterol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Cholesterol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Epicholesterol
Catalogue No.	VQ-032779
CAS Number	474-77-1
IUPAC name	(3R,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]phenanthren-3-ol
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₆O
Molecular weight	386.7 g/mol
Exact mass	386.3549
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-VEIPTCAHSA-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](C4)O)C)C
PubChem CID	5283629

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	8.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	3alpha-Cholesterol, 3-Epicholesterol, alpha-Cholesterol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3alpha)-, Cholest-5-en-3alpha-ol, 3-Epi -Cholesterol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3.alpha.)-, Cholest-5-en-3-ol #, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3 alpha)

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 Epicholesterol?

The CAS Registry Number of Epicholesterol is 474-77-1. It is also known as 3alpha-Cholesterol, 3-Epicholesterol, alpha-Cholesterol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Epicholesterol?

Epicholesterol has the molecular formula C27H46O and a molecular weight of 386.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,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]phenanthren-3-ol.

What is Epicholesterol used for?

Epicholesterol 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 Epicholesterol can I order?

We supply Epicholesterol 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 Epicholesterol?

Yes. Every lot of Epicholesterol 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 Epicholesterol be shipped internationally?

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