Description

(25R)-5α-Furost-20(22)-En-26-Ol CAS NO 24744-54-5 is a high-purity steroidal sapogenin derivative, a key intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive compounds. Its precise stereochemistry and defined structure make it a critical building block for ensuring the efficacy and consistency of final pharmaceutical products. This compound is primarily required by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the development of novel therapeutic agents and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormone analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and starting material in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition research.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Development: A key chiral building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in new drug candidates.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Employed in the semi-synthesis of complex natural products derived from plant sterols and sapogenins.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for quality control and analytical method development (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) in pharmaceutical labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(25R)-5α-Furost-20(22)-En-26-Ol
CAS No.	24744-54-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₄O₄
Molecular Weight	432.64 g/mol
Synonyms	(25R)-5α-Furost-20(22)-en-26-ol; 26-Hydroxy-(25R)-5α-furost-20(22)-ene; 5α-Furosta-20(22)-en-26-ol, (25R)-; Furost-20(22)-en-26-ol, 5α-, (25R)-; (25R)-5α-Furost-20(22)-en-26β-ol; Diosgenin related compound; Steroidal sapogenin alcohol
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Quality Control

Every batch of (25R)-5α-Furost-20(22)-En-26-Ol is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical intermediates and research chemicals. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including results for assay, related substances, and identification is available for each lot upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
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.