Description

5β-Cholan-3α-Ol is a high-purity steroidal compound, also known as 5β-Cholan-3α-ol, which serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and structural integrity, making it essential for research and development in specialized pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors for the synthesis of complex molecules, method development, and analytical calibration.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of steroidal drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Reference Standard: Used for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and as a probe for understanding steroid hormone interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A precursor for the preparation of more complex cholanic acid derivatives and specialized surfactants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a model compound in organic chemistry research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	5β-Cholan-3α-Ol
CAS No.	5352-77-2
Molecular Formula	C24H42O
Molecular Weight	346.59 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-Cholan-3α-ol; 3α-Hydroxy-5β-cholane; 5β-Cholestan-3α-ol (specific isomer); Allocholanol; 5β-Cholan-3α-ol; 3α-Hydroxycholane; 5β,3α-Cholanediol (deoxy derivative); NSC 74027
EINECS	226-304-9

Quality Control

Our 5β-Cholan-3α-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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