Description

(22R,24S)-2β,3β,5,14,20,22,24-Heptahydroxy-5β-Cholest-7-En-6-One CAS NO 26191-89-9 is a highly functionalized steroidal compound, specifically a polyhydroxylated cholestane derivative. This complex molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced pharmaceutical research and synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers working on steroid-based therapeutics, metabolic pathway studies, and novel drug discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in metabolic studies and enzyme interaction research due to its specific hydroxylation pattern.
• Steroid Chemistry Development: Acts as a precursor for the development of novel corticosteroids or other bioactive steroid analogs in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for studying stereochemistry, oxidation reactions, and natural product synthesis.
• Reference Material: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(22R,24S)-2β,3β,5,14,20,22,24-Heptahydroxy-5β-Cholest-7-En-6-One
CAS No.	26191-89-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₄O₈
Molecular Weight	508.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2β,3β,5,14,20,22,24-Heptahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one; (22R,24S)-Heptahydroxy-5β-cholest-7-en-6-one; 5β-Cholest-7-ene-2β,3β,5,14,20,22,24-heptol-6-one; Polyhydroxylated Cholestane Derivative; Steroid Heptol Derivative; 26191-89-9; Cholestane Heptol
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Quality Control

Our (22R,24S)-2β,3β,5,14,20,22,24-Heptahydroxy-5β-Cholest-7-En-6-One is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support your research and development needs with reliable and well-characterized materials.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 2.0%

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