| CAS No. | 41461-10-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C31H48O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 484.71 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO manufactures Cholesterol Impurity 38 under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Cholesterol Impurity 38 (CAS 41461-10-3) is a certified pharmaceutical impurity reference standard with the molecular formula C31H48O4 and a molecular weight of 484.71 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C31H48O4, Cholesterol Impurity 38 contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 484.71 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
This reference standard supports related-substances testing and method development in line with ICH Q3A/Q3B guidance on impurity control, and is suitable for system suitability testing and forced-degradation studies.
| Molecular Formula | C31H48O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 484.71 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |