Objective To investigate biological characteristics of rat adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) after cryopreservation and its osteogenic differentiation potential. Methods Rat ADSCs were revived and cultured.The morphological changes were observed under microscope. Cell proliferation were determined by CCK8. Flow cytometry was performed to measure CD44 and CD105 expression. In the 3rd generation of ADSCs, cells were induced for 2-3 weeks for osteogenesis. Osteogenic differentiation was determined by measuring expression of alkaline phosphates and Alizarin Red. Results ADSCs were successfully revived following cryopreservation,morphologically similar as fibroblast with fast proliferating capacity. Osteogenesis induction led to increased expression of ALP. Alizarin Red staining indicated mineralized nodules. Conclusion ADSCs functions well after recovery from cryopreservation and maintain differential potential to osteocyte, which suggests that ADSCs may be acceptable material for bone engineering.