Description

Desmosterol Acetate is a high-purity sterol derivative, a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex steroid molecules and vitamin D analogs. Its precise chemical structure makes it an essential building block for research and development in advanced pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. This compound is particularly valuable for scientists and manufacturers in the life sciences sector requiring a reliable, high-quality precursor for steroid chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Vitamin D Analog Synthesis: Used in research and production pathways for creating vitamin D derivatives and analogs with specific biological activities.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in metabolic pathway studies, particularly those involving cholesterol biosynthesis and sterol metabolism.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, GC, or LC-MS methods.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for use in the development of advanced dietary supplements targeting cholesterol management.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Desmosterol Acetate
CAS No.	2665-04-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₄₈O₂
Molecular Weight	428.70 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholesta-8,24-dien-3β-ol Acetate; (3β)-5α-Cholesta-8,24-dien-3-ol Acetate; 24-Dehydrocholesterol Acetate; Desmosterol 3-Acetate; 5α-Desmosterol Acetate; 3β-Acetoxy-5α-cholesta-8,24-diene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Desmosterol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee 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). Due to its sensitivity, the product should be handled under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation and stored away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.