Description

5α-Cholestane-3β,7β-Diol 3-Acetate is a high-purity sterol derivative, specifically an acetylated dihydroxycholestane. This compound serves as a crucial reference standard and synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing and analyzing sterol-based compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of sterol metabolites in method development and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or substrate in studies of cholesterol metabolism, enzyme activity, and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex steroid analogs and pharmaceutical candidates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a calibration standard in chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry for accurate compound identification.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in lipid chemistry and cell biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Cholestane-3β,7β-Diol 3-Acetate
CAS No.	40823-16-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₅₀O₃
Molecular Weight	446.71 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholestane-3β,7β-diol 3-acetate; 3β-Acetoxy-5α-cholestane-7β-ol; 7β-Hydroxy-5α-cholestan-3β-yl acetate; (3β,5α,7β)-7-Hydroxycholestan-3-yl acetate; Cholestane-3β,7β-diol 3-acetate; 5α-Cholestane-3β,7β-diol, 3-acetate; 40823-16-3; 5α-Cholestane-3β,7β-diol 3β-acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholestane-3β,7β-Diol 3-Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

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
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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