Description

Cholest-7-En-3β-Ol Trifluoroacetate is a high-purity sterol derivative, specifically the trifluoroacetate ester of 7-dehydrocholesterol, valued for its role as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. Its primary commercial significance lies in enabling the synthesis of complex molecules, including vitamin D analogs and other bioactive steroids, where precise chemical modification is required. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers focused on steroid-based therapeutics and high-value chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and its synthetic analogs.
• Steroid Research: Used as a precursor or reference standard in the research and development of novel steroid-based drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized intermediate in custom synthesis and process development for high-value, complex organic compounds.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and as a tool compound to investigate cholesterol biosynthesis and related biological processes.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control (QC) and research laboratories for identification and quantification purposes via HPLC, GC, or NMR.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholest-7-En-3β-Ol Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	55515-22-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₄₅F₃O₂
Molecular Weight	482.67 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Dehydrocholesterol Trifluoroacetate; (3β)-Cholesta-5,7-dien-3-ol Trifluoroacetate; Provitamin D3 Trifluoroacetate; 5,7-Cholestadien-3β-ol Trifluoroacetate; 3β-Hydroxycholesta-5,7-diene Trifluoroacetate; TFA Ester of 7-Dehydrocholesterol
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Quality Control

Our Cholest-7-En-3β-Ol Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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