Description

5α-Cholest-20(22)-Ene-3β,6α-Diol CAS NO 41084-08-6 is a high-purity steroidal diol derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and functional groups, which make it a versatile building block for pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers working on steroid-based drug discovery, hormone-related studies, and the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in metabolic pathway studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and receptor binding research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a chiral building block for constructing complex natural products and specialty chemicals with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Academic & Discovery Chemistry: Facilitates medicinal chemistry programs focused on modifying steroid scaffolds to explore new biological activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Cholest-20(22)-Ene-3β,6α-Diol
CAS No.	41084-08-6
Molecular Formula	C27H46O2
Molecular Weight	402.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholest-20(22)-ene-3β,6α-diol; (3β,5α,6α)-Cholest-20(22)-ene-3,6-diol; 3β,6α-Dihydroxy-5α-cholest-20(22)-ene; 5α-Cholest-20(22)-en-3β,6α-diol; 20(22)-Dehydro-5α-cholestane-3β,6α-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholest-20(22)-Ene-3β,6α-Diol 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods. We support research and production needs with customizable specifications and are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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