Description

3,5-Cyclocholestane is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the development of novel steroid derivatives and other complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, material science, and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for studying steroid chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and molecular modeling.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized building block for creating complex organic molecules with specific stereochemistry.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the development of advanced organic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid, fused-ring structure.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for quality control and method development in steroid analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Cyclocholestane
CAS No.	465-56-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆
Molecular Weight	370.66 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Cyclocholestane; 3,5α-Cyclocholestane; δ³,⁵-Cholestene; 3,5-Cyclo-5α-cholestane; NSC 6175; 5α-Cholest-3-ene; Cholest-3-ene, 5α-; 5α-Cholest-3-ene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Cyclocholestane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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	≤ 0.5%

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