Description

5α-Cholesta-9(11),17(20),24-Triene-3β,6α-Diol CAS NO 37926-43-5 is a high-purity, functionalized steroidal diol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a valuable reference standard for the development of novel therapeutic agents and biochemical probes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel steroid-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies of steroid metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and receptor binding assays.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral starting material for the preparation of complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry projects.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity calibrant for analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in quality control and research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Cholesta-9(11),17(20),24-Triene-3β,6α-Diol
CAS No.	37926-43-5
Molecular Formula	C27H42O2
Molecular Weight	398.63 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholesta-9(11),17(20),24-triene-3β,6α-diol; (3β,5α,6α)-Cholesta-9(11),17(20),24-triene-3,6-diol; 3β,6α-Dihydroxy-5α-cholesta-9(11),17(20),24-triene; 5α-Cholestatriene-3β,6α-diol; Steroidal diol intermediate; Cholestatrienediol
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Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholesta-9(11),17(20),24-Triene-3β,6α-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and MS for identity verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment 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 (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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