Description

Chloridocarbonic Acid 5α-Cholestan-3β-Yl Ester is a high-purity steroidal derivative used as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise functionalization of the cholestane backbone for pharmaceutical and biochemical applications. It is primarily utilized in the development of steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), novel drug candidates, and specialized biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used in the preparation of labeled steroidal compounds for metabolic pathway studies and receptor binding assays.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for introducing the cholestane skeleton into more complex molecular architectures.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the synthesis of liquid crystals and other advanced organic materials with specific steroidal frameworks.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Chloridocarbonic Acid 5α-Cholestan-3β-Yl Ester
CAS No.	36043-80-8
Molecular Formula	C28H47ClO2
Molecular Weight	451.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholestan-3β-yl Chloroformate; 3β-Cholestanyl Chloroformate; 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol Chloroformate; 3β-Hydroxy-5α-cholestane Chloroformate; NSC 334365; 5α-Cholestan-3β-yl Carbonochloridate; 5α-Cholestan-3β-yl Chlorocarbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chloridocarbonic Acid 5α-Cholestan-3β-Yl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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