Description

5-Vinyl-A-Nor-5β-Cholestan-3-One is a high-purity, advanced steroidal intermediate with a unique vinyl-substituted nor-cholestane backbone. This compound is critical for synthetic chemists developing novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, offering a versatile scaffold for targeted chemical modifications. It is primarily utilized in research and development within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of complex steroid derivatives and potential drug candidates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the research and synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Research: A versatile scaffold in organic and medicinal chemistry for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research phase for creating new plant growth regulators or bioactive agents with steroidal activity.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Potential precursor for designing advanced organic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid steroidal structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Vinyl-A-Nor-5β-Cholestan-3-One
CAS No.	19594-90-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₄₆O
Molecular Weight	398.67 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Vinyl-5β-cholestan-3-one; 5-Vinyl-A-nor-5β-cholestan-3-one; 3-Cholestanone, 5-ethenyl-A-nor-5β-; 5-Ethenyl-A-nor-5β-cholestan-3-one; A-Nor-5β-cholestan-3-one, 5-vinyl-; 5-Vinyl-5β-cholestane-3-one (A-nor derivative)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Vinyl-A-Nor-5β-Cholestan-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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