Description

Cholest-4-En-26-Oic Acid, 7-Hydroxy-3-Oxo-, (7Alpha)- is a high-purity steroidal acid derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and synthesis. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate for the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and metabolic disease. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers requiring a reliable source of specialized steroid building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or precursor in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Hormone Analog Development: Serves as a starting material for creating analogs with potential therapeutic activity in cholesterol metabolism and related disorders.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis for producing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry.
• Reference Material: Utilized in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control of related steroid compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholest-4-En-26-Oic Acid, 7-Hydroxy-3-Oxo-, (7Alpha)-
CAS No.	115538-85-7
Molecular Formula	C27H42O4
Molecular Weight	430.62 g/mol
Synonyms	7α-Hydroxy-3-oxocholest-4-en-26-oic Acid; (7α)-7-Hydroxy-3-oxocholest-4-en-26-oic Acid; 3-Oxo-7α-hydroxycholest-4-en-26-oic Acid; 7α-Hydroxy-3-oxo-δ4-cholesten-26-oic Acid; 7-Hydroxy-3-oxocholest-4-en-26-oic Acid (7α); Steroid CA-7α-OH-3-one; Cholestenoic Acid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our Cholest-4-En-26-Oic Acid, 7-Hydroxy-3-Oxo-, (7Alpha)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality assurance 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). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 1.0%
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.