Description

25,26,26,26,27,27,27-Heptafluorocholesterol is a high-value, fluorinated derivative of cholesterol, a key sterol in biological systems. This compound is engineered to enhance stability and introduce unique physicochemical properties, making it a critical intermediate for advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, specialty chemical manufacturers, and academic researchers working in the fields of lipidomics, membrane biophysics, and drug delivery systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: As a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel fluorinated steroid-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents.
• Biochemical Probes: Used to study cholesterol trafficking, membrane fluidity, and lipid raft dynamics due to its fluorine tags for NMR (19F) or mass spectrometry detection.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating fluorinated surfactants or liquid crystals with enhanced thermal and chemical stability.
• Advanced Drug Delivery: Incorporated into liposomal or nanoparticle formulations to modify carrier properties and improve targeting.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	25,26,26,26,27,27,27-Heptafluorocholesterol
CAS No.	153463-21-9
Molecular Formula	C27H39F7O
Molecular Weight	500.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluorocholesterol; 25,26,26,26,27,27,27-Heptafluoro-5-cholesten-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-25,26,26,26,27,27,27-heptafluorocholest-5-ene; Fluorinated Cholesterol Derivative; 5-Cholesten-3β-ol, 25,26,26,26,27,27,27-heptafluoro-; F7-Cholesterol
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Quality Control

Our 25,26,26,26,27,27,27-Heptafluorocholesterol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR). We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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