Description

5α-Cholestane-2α,19-Diol 19-Acetate is a high-purity steroidal diol acetate derivative, serving as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and analytical research. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable building block for the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and biochemical probes. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthetic precursor in the research and development of steroidal drugs and hormone analogs.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic analyses within pharmaceutical and research laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies related to steroid metabolism and biosynthesis pathways.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile chiral building block for the synthesis of complex natural products and specialized chemical entities with specific stereochemical configurations.
• Academic Research: Used in universities and research institutes for studies in medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis methodologies, and structural biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Cholestane-2α,19-Diol 19-Acetate
CAS No.	28809-67-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₅₀O₃
Molecular Weight	446.71 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholestane-2α,19-diol, 19-acetate; 19-Acetoxy-5α-cholestane-2α,19-diol; 2α,19-Dihydroxy-5α-cholestan-19-yl acetate; (2α,5α)-Cholestane-2,19-diol 19-acetate; 19-Acetyloxy-5α-cholestane-2α,19-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholestane-2α,19-Diol 19-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 chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

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