Description

5Beta,6Beta-Epoxycholestan-3Beta-Ol is a high-purity steroidal epoxide derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and reference standard for the development of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in steroid chemistry, metabolic pathway studies, and the synthesis of complex natural products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and hormone analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in metabolic studies and enzyme inhibition assays related to cholesterol biosynthesis pathways.
• Organic Synthesis: Valuable chiral precursor for the construction of complex polycyclic structures in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for analytical methods such as HPLC and GC-MS in quality control laboratories.
• Academic Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for studying epoxide reactivity and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5Beta,6Beta-Epoxycholestan-3Beta-Ol
CAS No.	4025-59-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular Weight	402.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5β,6β-Epoxycholestan-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-5β,6β-epoxycholestane; Cholestane-3β,5β,6β-triol 5,6-cyclic ether; 5β,6β-Epoxycholestan-3β-ol; (3β,5β,6β)-Cholestane-3,5,6-triol cyclic 5,6-ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5Beta,6Beta-Epoxycholestan-3Beta-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems 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 adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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