Description

26-Hydroxy-5β-Cholestan-3-One is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the research and development of complex bioactive molecules, including pharmaceuticals and reference standards. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in steroid chemistry and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of more complex steroid-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in metabolic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and biochemical pathway analysis.
• Steroid Chemistry: Serves as a versatile building block for the chemical modification and derivatization of steroidal frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Analytical Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control testing of related steroid compounds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of specialized fine chemicals and high-value chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	26-Hydroxy-5β-Cholestan-3-One
CAS No.	55530-50-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular Weight	402.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-Cholestane-3,26-diol-3-one; 3-Oxo-5β-cholestan-26-ol; (25R)-26-Hydroxy-5β-cholestan-3-one; 26-Hydroxycholestanone; 5β-Cholestane-26-ol-3-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 26-Hydroxy-5β-Cholestan-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert gas such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (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.