Description

7,24-Dihydroxy-(5 Alpha, 7 Alpha, 24R)-Cholestan-3-One is a high-purity steroidal compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This molecule serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of more complex steroid derivatives and hormone analogs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on metabolic pathways, receptor binding studies, and novel therapeutic agent development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies of steroid metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and cellular signaling pathways.
• Reference Material: Serves as a high-purity calibrant in analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS for quality control in steroid manufacturing.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for investigating the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of steroidal compounds.
• Process Development: Utilized in scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes for steroidal drugs within process chemistry groups.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	7,24-Dihydroxy-(5 Alpha, 7 Alpha, 24R)-Cholestan-3-One
CAS No.	301695-61-4
Molecular Formula	C27H46O3
Molecular Weight	418.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(24R)-7,24-Dihydroxy-5α-cholestan-3-one; 5α-Cholestane-3-one, 7,24-dihydroxy-, (24R)-; 7,24-Dihydroxycholestan-3-one; (24R)-7,24-Dihydroxycholestan-3-one; 3-Oxo-5α-cholestane-7,24-diol (24R-isomer); Steroid intermediate 301695-61-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 7,24-Dihydroxy-(5 Alpha, 7 Alpha, 24R)-Cholestan-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical research and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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