Description

1-(Cholest-5-En-3β-Yl)-2-Pyrrolidone is a high-purity, steroidal pyrrolidone derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel therapeutic agents and biochemical probes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies investigating cholesterol metabolism, membrane biology, and lipid-protein interactions.
• Material Science: Potential component in the development of advanced liquid crystals or specialty polymers with unique optical properties.
• Cosmetic & Dermatology R&D: Investigated for use in high-end cosmetic formulations targeting skin barrier function and delivery systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a chromatographic standard for method development and quality control in steroidal compound analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Cholest-5-En-3β-Yl)-2-Pyrrolidone
CAS No.	38759-55-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₅₃NO
Molecular Weight	467.77 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3β-Cholest-5-en-3-yl)-2-pyrrolidinone; Cholesteryl Pyrrolidone; 3β-(2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)cholest-5-ene; NSC 334365; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-[(3β)-cholest-5-en-3-yl]-; 1-Cholesteryl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-(Cholest-5-en-3β-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Cholest-5-En-3β-Yl)-2-Pyrrolidone 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 to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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