Description

3,3-Ethylenedioxycholest-5-Ene CAS NO 3496-88-6 is a high-purity steroidal intermediate characterized by its unique ketal-protected 3-hydroxy group. This compound is of significant value in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the targeted modification of the sterol backbone. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, enabling the development of novel steroid derivatives and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based drugs and hormone analogs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating specialized steroidal compounds with modified biological activity.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in chemical studies focusing on steroid chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Process Chemistry Development: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for steroidal targets, where the protected diol group offers strategic synthetic advantages.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Ethylenedioxycholest-5-Ene
CAS No.	3496-88-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₄₈O₂
Molecular Weight	428.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholest-5-ene-3β,3-ethylenedioxy; 3β,3-Ethylenedioxy-5-cholestene; 5-Cholestene-3β,3-ethylenedioxy; Ethylenedioxy Cholesterol Derivative; 3,3-O-Ethylidenecholest-5-en-3-ol; (3β)-Cholest-5-ene-3,3-diyl ethyl ether; Steroid Ketal Intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Ethylenedioxycholest-5-Ene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for advanced chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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