Description

IUPAC Name: (3S,5R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol

InChI: InChI=1S/C30H50O/c1-20(2)10-9-11-21(3)22-14-18-30(8)24-12-13-25-27(4,5)26(31)16-17-28(25,6)23(24)15-19-29(22,30)7/h10,21-22,25-26,31H,9,11-19H2,1-8H3/t21-,22-,25+,26+,28-,29-,30+/m1/s1

InChIKey: CAHGCLMLTWQZNJ-BQNIITSRSA-N

Canonical SMILES: CC(CCC=C(C)C)C1CCC2(C1(CCC3=C2CCC4C3(CCC(C4(C)C)O)C)C)C

Isomeric SMILES: C[C@H](CCC=C(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([C@@]1(CCC3=C2CC[C@@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4(C)C)O)C)C)C

Synonyms: lanosterol; 79-63-0; Lanosterin; Lanster; Botalan base 138; Lanosta-8,24-dienol; (3beta)-lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol; Lanosta-8,24-dien-3beta-ol; …

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Product Overview

BIORLAB provides high-purity Lanosterol (≥98%), a key intermediate in steroid and cholesterol biosynthesis. This tetracyclic triterpenoid supports cutting-edge research in cholesterol metabolism, lens protein aggregation, and cataract studies.

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₅₀O
• Molecular Weight: 426.7 g/mol
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Melting Point: 138-139°C
• Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents
• Storage: -20°C, under nitrogen

Research Applications

Lens Research

• Cataract prevention studies
• Protein aggregation research
• Lens clarity investigations
• Crystallin studies ¹

Cholesterol Studies

• Steroid biosynthesis
• Metabolic pathway research
• Enzyme regulation studies
• Membrane biology ¹

Key Research Areas

1. Cataract Research

   • Protein aggregation prevention
   • Lens transparency
   • Crystallin solubilization
   • Treatment development

2. Metabolic Studies

   • Cholesterol synthesis
   • Steroid biosynthesis
   • Membrane organization
   • Cell signaling

Research Significance

1. Therapeutic Potential

   • Cataract prevention
   • Lens protein regulation
   • Membrane organization
   • Steroid synthesis

2. Biological Activities

   • Protein aggregation prevention
   • Cholesterol precursor
   • Membrane structure
   • Cell signaling regulation

Storage & Handling

• Store at -20°C
• Keep under nitrogen
• Protect from light and moisture
• Available in research quantities
• Stability data provided

Quality Assurance

• Full spectroscopic characterization
• Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
• Batch-specific HPLC profiles
• Stability testing data
• Research-grade documentation

Product Features & Benefits

• Highest available purity
• Batch-to-batch consistency
• Comprehensive documentation
• Technical support available
• Custom packaging options

Target Applications

• Ophthalmology research centers
• Metabolic research facilities
• Pharmaceutical R&D laboratories
• Academic research institutions

Technical Support Features

• Method development assistance
• Analytical testing guidance
• Stability data available
• Research protocol support
• Documentation assistance

For detailed technical information, bulk quantities, or custom requirements, contact BIORLAB’s scientific team.

Note: This product is intended for laboratory research purposes only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic use without proper approval.