Description

5β-Cholest-8-Ene-3β,15α-Diol is a 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 the synthesis and study of more complex steroid hormones and their analogs. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and development processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the development of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in metabolic pathway studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and receptor binding research.
• Steroid Chemistry: Serves as a fundamental building block for the chemical synthesis of more complex sterol and bile acid derivatives.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibrant in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis for quality control and method validation.
• Life Science Reagent: Utilized in cell culture studies and in vitro experiments to investigate the biological effects of specific sterol structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5β-Cholest-8-Ene-3β,15α-Diol
CAS No.	122344-85-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular Weight	402.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-Cholest-8-ene-3β,15α-diol; (3β,5β,15α)-Cholest-8-ene-3,15-diol; 3β,15α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholest-8-ene; 15α-Hydroxy-5β-cholest-8-en-3β-ol; Sterol Diol Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 5β-Cholest-8-Ene-3β,15α-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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