Stigmasterol from TCI is a phytosterol, a plant sterol that occurs naturally in soybean oil, nuts, legumes, and a wide range of medicinal plants. In the TCI catalog it is listed under Crude Medicine Ingredients for Research and Experimental Use, a category of natural-product materials supplied for scientific study rather than for therapeutic use. In the laboratory, Stigmasterol is used as a reference standard for analysing sterols and bioactive compounds in pharmacological studies. It is also historically known as a starting material for the synthesis of steroid hormones, which makes it a familiar compound in both analytical and synthetic chemistry.
Researchers choose Stigmasterol for its distinctive structure. Its steroid skeleton has an additional double bond in the side chain, which sets it apart from closely related sterols such as β-sitosterol and cholesterol. Because of this structural difference, Stigmasterol is a characteristic marker in chromatographic analysis, where sterols that look alike must be told apart reliably. As a phytosterol, it is also studied in research on cholesterol absorption, inflammation, and other biological activities. It is available in 1 g, 5 g, and 25 g packs, so laboratories can buy the amount they need, whether for analytical standards, synthesis experiments, or bioactivity testing.
Indonesia has a wealth of medicinal plants and traditional jamu ingredients, which makes Stigmasterol especially relevant to pharmacognosy laboratories, natural-product chemistry groups, and teams that standardise herbal extracts. Universities, research institutes, and quality-control laboratories can use it to identify and compare the sterol content of plant extracts against a known reference. The small pack sizes suit routine analytical work and student research. The larger pack supports longer research programmes that study native Indonesian plants, their bioactive constituents, and how they could be developed into standardised herbal products.
TCI brochures (PDF)
- Traditional Medicine/Crude Medicine Research Reagents 2024-09-11 · p. 2
- Steroids 2026-07-28 · p. 8
- Plant Research Reagents 2026-02-24 · p. 9
- Phytochemicals 2025-12-17 · p. 5
- Sterol reference standard: Stigmasterol is a well-defined reference compound for identifying and comparing phytosterols when analysing plant extracts, oils, and natural-product samples.
- Chromatographic marker analysis: The extra double bond in its side chain separates it from β-sitosterol and cholesterol, so it works well as a distinctive marker in chromatographic methods.
- Pharmacological and bioactivity studies: As a phytosterol, it is studied in research on cholesterol absorption, inflammation, and other biological activities, which makes it useful for experimental bioassays.
- Steroid synthesis research: Stigmasterol is historically known as a starting material for steroid hormone synthesis, so it suits synthetic chemistry experiments and teaching that explore steroid transformations.
- Herbal extract standardisation: Pharmacognosy and quality-control laboratories can use it to support consistent characterisation of herbal and jamu raw materials made from Indonesia's diverse medicinal plants.
| Brand | TCI (product code S0088) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 83-48-7 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Crude Medicine Ingredients for Research and Experimental Use |
| Pack sizes | 1 g, 5 g, and 25 g |
| Physical form | Please refer to the manufacturer's Certificate of Analysis and product label |
| Storage | Follow the storage conditions on the TCI label and Safety Data Sheet |
Keep Stigmasterol tightly closed in its original manufacturer container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and incompatible substances such as strong oxidising agents. Always check the storage requirements on the TCI label and Safety Data Sheet before use. Handle the material in a clean, well-ventilated area and wear standard personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses. Avoid creating or inhaling dust, and prevent contact with skin and eyes. Use clean, dry spatulas and glassware to avoid contaminating reference material. Reseal the container promptly after each use. Label any portions you transfer clearly, and dispose of waste according to institutional and local regulations. This product is for research and experimental use only.
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