Description

Cholest-8-En-3β-Ol Acetate is a high-purity sterol derivative, specifically the acetate ester of a cholest-8-en-3β-ol isomer. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and academic institutions engaged in steroid chemistry and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel therapeutic agents.
• Research Chemical: Used as a precise reference standard in analytical methods (HPLC, GC-MS) for qualitative and quantitative analysis of sterol compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of cholesterol biosynthesis pathways, enzyme inhibition assays, and metabolic profiling.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for producing specialized sterol derivatives with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental for investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing new chemical entities in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholest-8-En-3β-Ol Acetate
CAS No.	17137-74-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₄₈O₂
Molecular Weight	428.70 g/mol
Synonyms	3β-Acetoxycholest-8-ene; Cholest-8-en-3β-yl acetate; (3β)-Cholest-8-en-3-ol acetate; 8-Cholesten-3β-ol acetate; δ⁸-Cholesten-3β-ol acetate; Sterol acetate derivative; Cholest-8-ene-3β-ol, acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cholest-8-En-3β-Ol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC purity analysis, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets exacting research-grade specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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