Description

5β-Cholane-3α,12α-Diol is a high-purity steroidal diol compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in the development of pharmaceutical agents and biochemical probes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex steroid-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in studies of bile acid metabolism, enzyme function, and receptor binding assays.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry in quality control laboratories.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for investigating steroid biosynthesis pathways and structural-activity relationships (SAR).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile starting material for the custom synthesis of specialized steroidal derivatives for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5β-Cholane-3α,12α-Diol
CAS No.	32726-81-1
Molecular Formula	C24H42O2
Molecular Weight	362.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3α,12α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholane; 5β-Cholane-3α,12α-diol; 3α,12α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic Acid Dihydro Derivative; 5β-Cholan-3α,12α-diol; Chenodeoxycholane Diol
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Quality Control

Our 5β-Cholane-3α,12α-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). This compound should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices to maintain its stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specification available upon request
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.