Description

5α-Cholesta-7,14-Diene is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel steroid-based therapeutics and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and investigational new drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in metabolic pathway studies and steroidogenesis research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating custom steroidal derivatives with modified biological activity.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for studying steroid structure-activity relationships and reaction mechanisms.
• Process Development: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes for steroid production in pilot plants and manufacturing settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5α-Cholesta-7,14-Diene
CAS No.	54482-39-2
Molecular Formula	C27H44
Molecular Weight	368.64 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholesta-7,14-diene; Cholesta-7,14-diene, 5α-; (5α)-Cholesta-7,14-diene; 5α-Cholesta-7,14-dien-3β-ol (related alcohol form); 7,14-Cholestadiene; Steroid nucleus intermediate; δ7,14-Cholestadiene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholesta-7,14-Diene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development purposes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

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

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