Description

22,23-Dimethylergost-5-En-3β-Ol Acetate is a high-purity sterol derivative, specifically an acetate ester of a dimethylated ergostene alcohol, identified by CAS NO 55724-21-5. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules, offering precise structural control for research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and novel therapeutic agent discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or precursor in studies involving sterol metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and receptor binding assays.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized intermediate for creating custom sterol analogs and derivatives with modified biological activity.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for investigating the structure-activity relationships of complex natural products.
• Process Development: Used in scaling up synthetic routes for sterol-based compounds in pilot plants and manufacturing settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	22,23-Dimethylergost-5-En-3β-Ol Acetate
CAS No.	55724-21-5
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₅₄O₂
Molecular Weight	470.78 g/mol
Synonyms	22,23-Dimethylergosta-5-en-3β-ol acetate; (3β)-22,23-Dimethylergost-5-en-3-ol acetate; Ergost-5-ene-3β-ol, 22,23-dimethyl-, acetate; 22,23-Dimethyl-δ⁵-ergosten-3β-ol acetate; 3β-Acetoxy-22,23-dimethylergost-5-ene; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 22,23-Dimethylergost-5-En-3β-Ol Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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