Description

3-β-Iodo-6,6-Ethylene-α-Sulfinyl-β-Thio-5-α-Cholestane is a complex, high-purity steroidal intermediate characterized by its unique sulfinyl and iodo functional groups. This compound is of significant value in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, serving as a critical building block for the development of novel therapeutic agents and biochemical probes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs targeting hormone receptors and metabolic enzymes.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a molecular probe or labeled compound in metabolic studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in complex multi-step syntheses to introduce specific steroidal frameworks with sulfur and iodine functionalities.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Material Science Research: Potential use in the development of advanced organic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid steroidal core.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-β-Iodo-6,6-Ethylene-α-Sulfinyl-β-Thio-5-α-Cholestane
CAS No.	133331-36-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₄₇IOS
Molecular Weight	594.66 g/mol
Synonyms	3β-Iodo-6,6-ethylen-α-sulfinyl-β-thio-5α-cholestane; 5α-Cholestane, 3β-iodo-6,6-ethylen-α-sulfinyl-β-thio-; (3β,5α)-3-Iodo-6,6-ethylen-α-sulfinyl-β-thiocholestane; 3-Iodo-6,6-ethylenedioxy-α-sulfinyl-β-thio-5α-cholestane (related structure); Steroidal iodo sulfoxide; 3β-Iodo-6,6-ethylenedioxy-α-sulfinyl-β-thio-5α-cholestane
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Quality Control

Our 3-β-Iodo-6,6-Ethylene-α-Sulfinyl-β-Thio-5-α-Cholestane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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