Description

(13α,14β,17α)-16β-Hydroxy-5α-Lanosta-7,24-Dien-3-One is a high-purity, specialized lanostane-type triterpenoid compound. This advanced intermediate is valued for its complex, functionalized steroid-like structure, which serves as a critical building block in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers working on novel therapeutic agents, particularly in areas such as metabolic regulation and anti-inflammatory drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel steroid analogs and bioactive triterpenoids with potential therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme interaction research due to its specific hydroxylated lanostane skeleton.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for medicinal chemistry programs, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Natural Product Derivative Synthesis: Employed in the semi-synthesis of derivatives related to naturally occurring lanosterol and other fungal/plant metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	(13α,14β,17α)-16β-Hydroxy-5α-Lanosta-7,24-Dien-3-One
CAS No.	21688-61-9
Molecular Formula	C30H48O2
Molecular Weight	440.71 g/mol
Synonyms	16β-Hydroxylanosta-7,24-dien-3-one; 5α-Lanosta-7,24-dien-3-one, 16β-hydroxy-; (13α,14β,17α)-16β-Hydroxy-5α-lanosta-7,24-dien-3-one; 16β-Hydroxy-5α-lanosta-7,24-dien-3-one; Lanosta-7,24-dien-3-one, 16β-hydroxy-; 3-Oxolanosta-7,24-dien-16β-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply (13α,14β,17α)-16β-Hydroxy-5α-Lanosta-7,24-Dien-3-One with a focus on high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, essential for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure they meet exacting standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch.

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 compound 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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