Description

23,24-Epoxy-5β-Cholestane is a high-purity, specialized steroidal epoxide compound. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and studying sterol metabolism.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex steroidal drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies of cholesterol biosynthesis, metabolism, and related enzymatic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: An advanced starting material for creating customized sterol derivatives and specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis in quality control laboratories.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for investigating organic reaction mechanisms and sterol chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	23,24-Epoxy-5β-Cholestane
CAS No.	54411-90-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O
Molecular Weight	386.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-Cholestane, 23,24-epoxy-; 23,24-Epoxycholestane; (23R,24R)-23,24-Epoxy-5β-cholestane; 23,24-Epoxy-5β-cholestane; 5β-Cholestane-23,24-epoxide; 23,24-Epoxy-5β-cholestane (mixture of diastereomers); Epoxycholestane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 23,24-Epoxy-5β-Cholestane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and production applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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