Description

6,6-Difluorocholestanol is a high-purity, fluorinated sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel bioactive molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical discovery. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated steroid analogs and other bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or standard in metabolic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and receptor binding research due to its modified sterol structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential starting material for creating specialized fluorinated liquid crystals or surface-active agents.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the research and synthesis of new-generation plant growth regulators or pesticides with enhanced properties.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6-Difluorocholestanol
CAS No.	111300-80-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆F₂O
Molecular Weight	424.66 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6-Difluoro-5-cholesten-3β-ol; Cholest-5-ene-3β-ol, 6,6-difluoro-; 6,6-Difluoro-cholesterol (reduced form); 6,6-Difluorocholesterol (hydrogenated); 6,6-Difluoro-3β-hydroxycholest-5-ene
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Quality Control

Our 6,6-Difluorocholestanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored away from light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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