Description

3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-Stigmastan-6-One is a high-purity steroidal ketone derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a structurally defined scaffold for the research and development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormone analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or precursor in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block for the preparation of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for developing new therapeutic agents with steroidal frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-Stigmastan-6-One
CAS No.	55051-78-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₅₀O₃
Molecular Weight	446.71 g/mol
Synonyms	3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-stigmastan-6-one; 5α-Stigmastane-3β,5-diol-6-one; (3β,5α)-Stigmastane-3,5-diol-6-one; 6-Oxo-5α-stigmastane-3β,5-diol; 3β,5α-Dihydroxystigmastan-6-one; 5α-Stigmastane-3β,5,6-triol-6-one (tautomer); Stigmastane derivative 55051-78-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-Stigmastan-6-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is kept sealed in a dry environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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