Description

3-Hydroxycholest-8(14),24-Dien-15-One is a high-purity, specialized steroidal ketone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and reference standard for the development of novel bioactive molecules and metabolic pathway studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and the synthesis of complex natural products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in metabolic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and steroidogenesis research.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for the preparation of more complex steroidal structures with modified ring systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for developing new synthetic methodologies and investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Reference Material: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxycholest-8(14),24-Dien-15-One
CAS No.	144535-22-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₂O₂
Molecular Weight	398.63 g/mol
Synonyms	15-Oxo-3-hydroxycholesta-8(14),24-diene; 3β-Hydroxycholesta-8(14),24-dien-15-one; Cholest-8(14),24-diene-3-ol-15-one; (3β)-Cholesta-8(14),24-diene-3,15-diol-15-one; 3-Hydroxy-15-oxocholesta-8(14),24-diene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxycholest-8(14),24-Dien-15-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The 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 (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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