Description

(Z)-5α-Cholest-22-En-16β-Ol CAS NO 14949-11-2 is a high-purity sterol derivative characterized by its specific double bond geometry and hydroxyl group position. This compound is a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for its defined stereochemistry which is essential for producing bioactive molecules. It serves researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors who require precise building blocks for developing novel steroids, hormone analogs, and other complex organic targets.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and hormone analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or probe in metabolic pathway studies and receptor binding assays related to sterol function.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized building block for constructing complex natural products and other high-value organic compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in research for creating new plant growth regulators or bioactive agents with sterol-like activity.
• Reference Standard: Utilized in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control of sterol-containing products.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-5α-Cholest-22-En-16β-Ol
CAS No.	14949-11-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O
Molecular Weight	386.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(22Z)-5α-Cholest-22-en-16β-ol; 16β-Hydroxy-5α-cholest-22(Z)-ene; 5α-Cholest-22(Z)-en-16β-ol; (Z)-16β-Hydroxycholest-22-ene; 14949-11-2; Sterol derivative C27H46O; 16β-Cholestene alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (Z)-5α-Cholest-22-En-16β-Ol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.