Description

Cholesta-8,14-Dien-3β-Ol is a specific, high-purity sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying cholesterol biosynthesis pathways and related metabolic disorders. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise, well-characterized building blocks for synthesis, analytical method development, and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents targeting cholesterol metabolism and related diseases.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in enzymatic studies to investigate the mechanisms of sterol biosynthesis and regulation.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for analytical techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR in quality control and metabolic profiling.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Critical for in-vitro and in-vivo research focused on understanding disorders linked to cholesterol and sterol metabolism.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a specialized starting material for the synthesis of more complex steroidal compounds and labeled analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesta-8,14-Dien-3β-Ol
CAS No.	17608-73-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₄O
Molecular Weight	384.64 g/mol
Synonyms	8,14-Cholestadien-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxycholesta-8,14-diene; δ8,14-Cholestadien-3β-ol; Cholesta-8,14-dien-3-ol, (3β)-; (3β)-Cholesta-8,14-dien-3-ol; 17608-73-0; Lanosterol demethylation intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Cholesta-8,14-Dien-3β-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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