Product Name: Lanosterol
Other Name: Lanosterol (Isocholesterol); (3-beta)-lanosta-24-dien-3-ol
CAS No.: 79-63-0
Chemical Structure:
Lanosterol Application:
Lanosterol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid and a critical intermediate in the biosynthesis of sterols and steroid hormones. It is widely used in steroid API manufacturing, biochemical research, and lipid-based formulation development. Key Application Areas:
1. Steroid Drug Intermediate
Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of corticosteroids, sex hormones, and bile acids.
Used in industrial API manufacturing pipelines.
2. Biochemical and Metabolic Pathway Studies
Applied in cholesterol biosynthesis pathway research, especially in fungi and mammalian cells.
Standard for metabolic studies on lanosterol synthase activity.
3. Advanced Formulation Development
Explored as a component in liposomal systems, lipid nanocarriers, or ocular formulation research.
Investigated in experimental settings for protein aggregation modulation.
Lanosterol Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Lanosterol Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.
