Description

3β-Methoxycholest-4-En-6β-Ol Acetate is a high-purity, functionalized sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate for the development of novel bioactive molecules and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or precursor in studies involving sterol metabolism, receptor binding, and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for the semi-synthesis of complex natural products and other sterol derivatives with modified biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor for liquid crystal materials or other advanced organic materials due to its rigid steroid backbone.
• Process Development: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes and optimizing manufacturing processes for high-value steroidal compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β-Methoxycholest-4-En-6β-Ol Acetate
CAS No.	2701-05-5
Molecular Formula	C₃₁H₅₂O₄
Molecular Weight	488.74 g/mol
Synonyms	3β-Methoxycholest-4-en-6β-ol acetate; 6β-Acetoxy-3β-methoxycholest-4-ene; Cholest-4-en-6β-ol, 3-methoxy-, acetate, (3β)-; 3β-Methoxy-6β-acetoxycholest-4-ene; (3β)-3-Methoxycholest-4-en-6β-yl acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3β-Methoxycholest-4-En-6β-Ol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and impurities. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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