Description

3,27-Dihydroxy-5-Cholesten-7-One is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and metabolic disease. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories focused on producing sophisticated steroid derivatives and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based drugs and hormonal therapies.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for studying steroid metabolism and developing new biochemical pathways.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Employed in the enzymatic or chemical synthesis of specialized cholestane derivatives for biological studies.
• API Manufacturing: Integral in the production chain for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) targeting specific receptor interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,27-Dihydroxy-5-Cholesten-7-One
CAS No.	240129-30-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₄O₃
Molecular Weight	416.64 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxocholestane-3,27-diol; (3β,25R)-3,27-Dihydroxycholest-5-en-7-one; 3β,27-Dihydroxy-5-cholesten-7-one; Cholest-5-ene-3,27-diol-7-one; 5-Cholestene-3,27-diol-7-one; 7-Ketocholestane-3,27-diol
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Quality Control

Our 3,27-Dihydroxy-5-Cholesten-7-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for pharmaceutical R&D. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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