20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol

Name: 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-036284

About 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol

20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol (CAS 516-72-3) is a metabolite or degradation product of Cholesterol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C27H46O2 and its molecular weight is 402.7 g/mol. It is also known as 20-alpha-Hydroxycholesterol or 20alpha-Hydroxycholesterol.

The product is provided 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.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Cholesterol, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Cholesterol

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Cholesterol.

Cholesterol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol
Catalogue No.	VQ-036284
CAS Number	516-72-3
IUPAC name	(3S,8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	402.7 g/mol
Exact mass	402.3498
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MCKLJFJEQRYRQT-APGJSSKUSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)CCC[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)O
PubChem CID	121935

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	6.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	20-alpha-Hydroxycholesterol, 20alpha-Hydroxycholesterol, (20S)-20-Hydroxycholesterol, Cholest-5-ene-3beta,20alpha-diol, 20S-Cholest-5-ene-3beta,20-diol, cholest-5-en-3beta,20-diol, 20(S)-OHC, Cholest-5-ene-3,20-diol, (3beta)-, Cholest-5-ene-3beta,20-diol, (20S)-, (20S)-cholest-5-ene-3 beta,20-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 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

The CAS Registry Number of 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol is 516-72-3. It is also known as 20-alpha-Hydroxycholesterol, 20alpha-Hydroxycholesterol, (20S)-20-Hydroxycholesterol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol has the molecular formula C27H46O2 and a molecular weight of 402.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S,8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol.

What is 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol used for?

20α-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 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol can I order?

We supply 20α-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 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

Yes. Every lot of 20α-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 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.