Description

Azacosterol is a synthetic sterol derivative with significant research and pharmaceutical development interest. This compound is valued for its potential to modulate cholesterol biosynthesis and related metabolic pathways. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors seeking to develop novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and tool compound in studies investigating cholesterol metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and lipid biology.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Employed in laboratory research to explore and validate targets within sterol biosynthesis pathways.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for quality control and analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS) in pharmaceutical development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azacosterol
CAS No.	313-05-3
Molecular Formula	C27H45NO
Molecular Weight	399.66 g/mol
Synonyms	20,25-Diazacholesterol; 22,25-Diazacholest-5-en-3β-ol; 22,25-Diaza-5-cholesten-3β-ol; Azacosterol hydrochloride (salt form); SC-12937; Diazacholesterol; AY-9944 (related compound)
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Quality Control

Our Azacosterol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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