Description

3β-Acetoxychola-5-Ene-24-Oic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant importance in pharmaceutical research and synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of various bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and reference standards. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry and advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or starting material in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition research related to cholesterol and bile acid metabolism.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis (HPLC, GC-MS).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing specialized steroidal derivatives with modified biological activity.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for investigating novel organic reactions and stereochemistry of steroid nuclei.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β-Acetoxychola-5-Ene-24-Oic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	31823-53-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₄₄O₄
Molecular Weight	444.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3β-acetoxychol-5-en-24-oate; 3β-Acetoxy-5-cholen-24-oic Acid Methyl Ester; Chol-5-en-24-oic Acid, 3-(Acetyloxy)-, Methyl Ester, (3β)-; Methyl 3β-Acetoxy-δ⁵-cholenate; 3β-Acetoxycholenic Acid Methyl Ester; 24-Nor-5-cholen-3β-ol-23-oic Acid Methyl Ester Acetate; (3β)-3-(Acetyloxy)chol-5-en-24-oic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 3β-Acetoxychola-5-Ene-24-Oic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements. Our quality commitment supports reliable and reproducible results in your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere packaging.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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